The controversy follows multiple rally appearances where Trump described the potential bombing of California cities as a "horror show" and a "small price to pay" for security. In response, Governor Gavin Newsom has urged Congress to invoke the 25th Amendment and a coalition of 43 California members of Congress issued a joint statement against the rhetoric. While Trump maintains that B-2 strikes on Iranian nuclear sites previously ended that specific threat, critics point to at least 19 service members killed in the ongoing conflict as evidence of the war's high cost.
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Trump Denies Telling Iran to Strike Los Angeles and San Diego
US Politics13 days ago
President Donald Trump has dismissed reports that he encouraged Tehran to launch attacks on domestic targets, arguing his recent remarks were a hypothetical comparison used to justify fuel costs. Trump stated his comments regarding the potential destruction of Los Angeles and San Diego were meant to illustrate that paying slightly more for gasoline is a minimal sacrifice compared to the consequences of Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon. He denied calling for strikes on U.S. cities and labeled media members who portrayed his words as an invitation to attack "degenerates."
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