California Leaders Erupt After Trump Suggests Letting Iran ‘Take Out’ Cities

California political leaders, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, have vehemently condemned President Donald Trump's recent remarks regarding the potential for Iran to target US cities like Los Angeles and San Diego. Trump made these comments at a political rally on Monday, discussing the economic costs of war, stating, "It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, for keeping our country safe. They could take out a city. Let ’em take out Los Angeles, let ’em take out San Diego."

The criticism from the California leaders is clear: Trump's remarks could jeopardize the safety of the city's residents. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated that Trump's words could compromise the city's safety, while San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria declared that "we are never a ‘small price to pay.’ Keep our city out of your reckless war talk."

Adding to the condemnation, California Governor Gavin Newsom called Trump "deranged" and Republican congressional candidate Jim Desmond vehemently disagreed with the president's stance, emphasizing that "no American city is expendable and no American family should ever be treated as collateral damage."