The White House stated the president was describing a hypothetical scenario involving a nuclear-armed Iran and was not advocating for an attack on U.S. cities. Trump asserted the war is nearly over because B-2 bomber strikes eliminated Iranian nuclear sites, a goal he called the primary reason for the conflict. Senator Bernie Sanders and other critics pointed out that the military action has already cost the lives of 19 U.S. service members and over 3,000 Iranians.
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Trump Calls Iranian Attacks on Los Angeles and San Diego Small Price to Pay
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Governor Gavin Newsom ordered the State Threat Assessment Center to monitor foreign reactions and potential vulnerabilities after President Donald Trump suggested that Tehran could strike inside California. During a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, on Oct. 5, Trump claimed that the destruction of Los Angeles and San Diego would be a "small price to pay" for global and domestic security. The targeted areas include a major naval hub and more than 10 million residents, drawing condemnation from both Democratic leaders and Republican candidates.
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