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  "id": 12396601,
  "title": "White House denies Trump suggested Iran should 'take out' US cities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/white-house-denies-trump-suggested-iran-should-take-out-us-cities",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T14:30:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Al-Monitor",
    "slug": "al-monitor",
    "url": "https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/10/white-house-denies-trump-suggested-iran-should-take-out-us-cities"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The White House has responded to criticism after President Donald Trump made comments at a rally in Nebraska suggesting that Iran could \"take out\" major US cities, including Los Angeles and San Diego. According to the Jerusalem Post, Trump said that the economic costs of war, such as high oil prices, were a \"small price to pay\" for keeping the country safe, and that Iran could potentially target US cities.\n\nCalifornia leaders have strongly condemned Trump's remarks, with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria expressing concern for the safety of their cities. California Governor Gavin Newsom called Trump \"deranged\", while Republican congressional candidate Jim Desmond also criticized the president, saying that no American city or family should be treated as expendable.\n\nThe comments have sparked a backlash, with some Republicans joining Democrats in criticizing Trump. The president's remarks were made at a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, where he discussed the economic costs of war and the need to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "‘Deranged’ and ‘dangerous’ Trump calls for Iran to strike US cities amid historic ratings low | First Thing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/deranged-and-dangerous-trump-calls-for-iran-to-strike-us-cities-amid",
        "published": "2026-10-06T12:29:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Newsom rips Trump for saying Iran can 'take out' LA and San Diego",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/newsom-rips-trump-for-saying-iran-can-take-out-la-and-san-diego",
        "published": "2026-10-06T12:36:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Egypt Independent",
        "title": "Trump draws backlash after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/trump-draws-backlash-after-he-suggests-iran-could-take-out-los",
        "published": "2026-10-06T12:46:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "‘Let ’em take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego, Trump says of Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/let-em-take-out-los-angeles-and-san-diego-trump-says-of-iran",
        "published": "2026-10-06T13:24:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Trump suggests Iran can \"take out\" cities in California during Nebraska rally",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/trump-suggests-iran-can-take-out-cities-in-california-during-nebraska",
        "published": "2026-10-06T13:40:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "'Let 'em take out Los Angeles': Trump sparks fury after barb suggesting Iran destroy LA, San Diego",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/let-em-take-out-los-angeles-trump-sparks-fury-after-barb-suggesting",
        "published": "2026-10-06T13:52:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "White House denies Trump suggested Iran should 'take out' US cities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/white-house-denies-trump-suggested-iran-should-take-out-us-cities-12407749",
        "published": "2026-10-06T15:02:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}