{
  "id": 12396812,
  "title": "‘Deranged and dangerous’, ‘He gave terrorists targets’: Trump’s Iran ‘take out LA, San Diego’ remark sparks outrage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/deranged-and-dangerous-he-gave-terrorists-targets-trumps-iran-take",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T13:56:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/deranged-and-dangerous-he-gave-terrorists-targets-trump-s-iran-take-out-la-san-diego-remark-sparks-outrage-11791293404839.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting Iran could \"take out\" major California cities like Los Angeles and San Diego have sparked widespread outrage. The comments, made at a rally in Nebraska, drew criticism from Democratic leaders and some Republican candidates.\n\nTrump argued that the economic costs of the Iran conflict, including higher prices for fuel and other products, were a \"small price to pay for keeping the world safe.\" He stated that Iran could target American cities, but emphasized that the conflict's outcome would be decisive.\n\nCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom was among the first prominent Democrats to condemn Trump's remarks, calling him \"deranged and dangerous.\" Newsom also shared a video of Trump's Nebraska comments, highlighting his previous rhetoric about federal troops in Los Angeles in response to crime and immigration enforcement.\n\nLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria also criticized Trump's words, stating that they were dangerous and could compromise the safety of their respective cities. Both mayors emphasized that no American city should be considered expendable.\n\nThe President's remarks drew backlash on social media, with some users accusing him of recklessly suggesting targets for terrorists. Others argued that his comments were a warning about the potential consequences of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. Some focused on the hypothetical scenario of Iran using a nuclear weapon against American cities, suggesting that Trump's remarks might reflect a desire to protect the country from such a threat.\n\nThe controversy has reignited debates over political division and the responsibilities of a sitting U.S. president. While some defended Trump's comments as a necessary warning, others expressed concern over the potential impact on American lives and the perceived lack of defense for every part of the country.",
  "summary": "The contrasting reactions have largely centred on whether Trump was literally suggesting that an Iranian attack on Los Angeles or San Diego was an acceptable sacrifice, or whether he was describing a hypothetical consequence of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.",
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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."
}