Trump described the conflict as "essentially almost over" and dismissedcurrent fuel price hikes as an "artificial" and "small price to pay" for preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He predicted gasoline rates will fall below the $1.85 a gallon price point he saw before the war. In the same address, Trump claimed the U.S. has "took over Venezuela" after Chinese and Russian influence departed the country.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Trump Suggests Iran Take Out Los Angeles and San Diego
US Politics15 days ago
President Donald Trump questioned the necessity of protecting the U.S. West Coast from attacks by Tehran during a rally in Nebraska on Monday. He specifically suggested that the Iranian government could be allowed to "take out" the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego as he discussed the strategic costs of the current war with the Islamic Republic.
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