Trump says comment that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles was misinterpreted
UNITED STATES: US President Donald Trump on Thursday said comments he made suggesting Iran could “take out” California cities had been misinterpreted, and that he was instead referring to the need for people to tolerate higher petrol prices.
US President Donald Trump clarified on Thursday that his earlier comments suggesting Iran could take out California cities were misconstrued. He told the media that he was actually discussing the necessity of enduring higher gasoline prices to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump made the remarks at a political rally in Nebraska on Monday, while addressing Americans' wartime economic sacrifices.
He stated that the cost was a "small price to pay" for safeguarding the nation. However, California's Democratic leaders and some Republican colleagues swiftly condemned his remarks. Trump later clarified his stance in a post on Truth Social, emphasizing that the temporary increase in gas prices was a small price compared to the potential destruction caused by an Iranian nuclear attack on cities like San Diego and Los Angeles.
Trump expressed his fondness for both cities despite his earlier comments. The president has previously downplayed the economic impacts of the Iran conflict.
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