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Trump suggests Iran can 'take out' LA, San Diego, draws backlash

Reported by 14 outlets from 7 countries, in 3 languages, between 6 Oct 2026 and 8 Oct 2026.

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Donald Trump, President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

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President Donald Trump suggested at a political rally in Nebraska that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles or San Diego. These remarks drew condemnation from California's Democratic leaders and some Republicans. The President stated that the U.S. should accept the potential cost of an Iran war to ensure American safety.

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  1. Trump suggests Iran can 'take out' LA, San Diego, draws backlash Headline of the event's most representative article · CGTN, 6 Oct 2026
  2. Where it happened: San Diego, United States. Other places involved: Iran, Los Angeles. See on the map
  3. Reported by 14 outlets from 7 countries, in 3 languages, between 6 Oct 2026 and 8 Oct 2026.16 articles · See all headlines
  4. People named in at least half of the headlines: Donald Trump.

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San Diego, United States

Where it happened

Iran

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Los Angeles, United States

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United States5
United Kingdom3
United Arab Emirates2
Other countries4

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  1. First article seen: “Trump suggests Iran could 'take out' LA and San Diego if it develops nuclear weapons”
  2. Covered by 10 outlets
  3. 5 new outlets, including “البيت الأبيض يوضح تصريحات ترمب المثيرة للجدل بشأن لوس أنجلوس وسان دييجو”
  4. 3 new outlets, including “Trump says ‘we protect our cities’ after saying Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego”

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