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White House defends Trump comment to let Iran ‘take out’ LA and San Diego

Donald Trump’s remark that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego have sparked fierce backlash from California politicians – and a strongly worded rebuttal from the White House.

  • White House defends Trump's comment about Iran taking out LA and San Diego.
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom calls comments deranged and dangerous.
  • Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass denounces comments as incitement to violence.

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