President Donald Trump suggested at a campaign rally in Nebraska on Monday night that Iran could attack Los Angeles or San Diego if it developed a nuclear weapon. His comments sparked widespread condemnation from California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom who called him 'deranged and dangerous'. The White House later clarified that Trump's words were being misinterpreted.
Key Takeaways
During a campaign rally in Nebraska, President Trump suggested that Iran could attack Los Angeles or San Diego if it developed a nuclear weapon. His comments sparked widespread condemnation from California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom who called him 'deranged and dangerous'. The White House later clarified that Trump's words were being misinterpreted.
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 9 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trump's Comments On The Duration Of The Conflict | 1 Difference | Majority reports 'It’s going to be over with very soon', while dailymail.com says 'It's essentially almost over with' | ▼ |
| Trump's Comments On Iran Attacking U.s. Cities | Broad Agreement | They can take out a city, let them take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego. | |
| Trump's Comments On The Price To Pay For Keeping The World Safe | Broad Agreement | It’s a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe. | |
| Gavin Newsom's Response | Broad Agreement | Donald Trump is mentally ill. TIME FOR THE 25TH! |
Trump's Comments On The Duration Of The Conflict
▼Majority reports 'It’s going to be over with very soon', while dailymail.com says 'It's essentially almost over with'
Trump's Comments On Iran Attacking U.s. Cities
Broad AgreementThey can take out a city, let them take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego.
Trump's Comments On The Price To Pay For Keeping The World Safe
Broad AgreementIt’s a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe.
Gavin Newsom's Response
Broad AgreementDonald Trump is mentally ill. TIME FOR THE 25TH!
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Trump told the crowd in Grand Island, Nebraska, 'They can take out a city. Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego.' He added, 'It’s a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe.' The comments were quickly condemned by Newsom and other California officials.
Governor Gavin Newsom responded to Trump's remarks in a statement to TIME and other media outlets. 'Donald Trump is mentally ill,' Newsom said. He added, 'TIME FOR THE 25TH!' in apparent reference to the 25th Amendment. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass also condemned Trump's statements, calling them dangerous and potentially compromising to the safety of her city.
The White House rapid response account on X insisted that Trump's words were being misinterpreted. Andrew Bates, White House deputy press secretary, said the president was saying that Iran would target Los Angeles or San Diego with a nuclear weapon if it had one. Attendees at the rally appeared to cheer after his suggestion.
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