White House denies Trump suggested Iran should ‘take out’ US cities

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Trump says Iran 'could destroy' Los Angeles and San Diego; California officials and White House respond

▸ Former President Donald Trump said Iran "could destroy" Los Angeles and San Diego, prompting sharp responses from California officials and a forceful clarification from the White House. The White House said Trump meant that, had the U.S. not acted to prevent a war with Iran, American cities could have been at risk. ▸ Trump made the remarks at a midterm campaign rally in Nebraska while discussing a potential war with Iran: "It’s a small price to pay for the safety of the world and our country. They can destroy a city. Let them destroy Los Angeles, let them destroy San Diego." (Source: BBC (Telegram))