White House Responds to Backlash Over Trump’s Comments
The White House is pushing back against criticism following President Donald Trump’s remarks at a campaign rally in Nebraska, where he claimed Iran could “take out a city” like Los Angeles or San Diego.
During his speech about the conflict with Iran, Trump expressed, “We want to see a tremendous victory. You want to see a tremendous victory because it verifies all the things we did. And again, remember, with the war, it’s just artificial. It’s a little bit high. It’s a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe.” He continued with, “They can take out a city. Let them take out—let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay, and it’s going to be over with very soon. It’s essentially almost over with, and they might keep going a little long.”
Trump added, “You know, they always say they have a big threshold for pain. They need it. Let me tell you, they need it. But it’s going to end very soon, and it’ll end one way or the other.”
His comments drew shock from politicians in California.
“After sending the National Guard and Marines to occupy California, Donald Trump is now saying our foreign enemies should ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego,” stated Governor Gavin Newsom (D). “He is deranged and dangerous.” Newsom later mentioned he was “directing the State Threat Assessment Center to actively monitor the situation in the event that foreign actors interpret the President’s remarks as an invitation to target California,” suggesting the comments could even be considered “treasonous.”
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) expressed her concern, stating, “The President of the United States suggested that a foreign government attack Los Angeles. His statements against our city are dangerous and could potentially compromise our safety.” She emphasized, “The role of a president is to protect the country, not to actively threaten it and encourage attacks on American lives. In the face of irresponsible threats, as Angelenos, we know how to stand together and protect our city.”
Nevertheless, some supporters argue that Trump’s comments have been misunderstood, asserting he was discussing the high cost of gas as a minor expense in exchange for security, suggesting that if Iran were armed with nuclear weapons, they could threaten cities like Los Angeles and San Diego. He mentioned earlier that high gas prices were a “small price” to pay for not allowing Iran to destroy American cities.
To clarify, Trump’s Rapid Response account responded directly to a Los Angeles Times headline that proclaimed Trump suggested permitting Iran to attack U.S. cities. “No, he didn’t, you buffoons,” they remarked. They insisted he was stating the U.S. is working to prevent Iran from gaining the capability to attack Los Angeles and San Diego with a nuclear weapon—something they could do if they had the opportunity.
Additionally, remarks from White House communications director Steven Cheung noted that the media frenzy was, in his words, “not rooted in reality.” He remarked, “He was clearly stating US cities would have been threatened if a nuclear Iran hadn’t been stopped. America is safer because of the President. Iran has no nuclear, no navy, no air force, and no money.”
White House Responds to Critics Following Iran’s ‘Can Take Out a City’ Comment
White House Responds to Backlash Over Trump’s Comments
The White House is pushing back against criticism following President Donald Trump’s remarks at a campaign rally in Nebraska, where he claimed Iran could “take out a city” like Los Angeles or San Diego.
During his speech about the conflict with Iran, Trump expressed, “We want to see a tremendous victory. You want to see a tremendous victory because it verifies all the things we did. And again, remember, with the war, it’s just artificial. It’s a little bit high. It’s a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe.” He continued with, “They can take out a city. Let them take out—let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay, and it’s going to be over with very soon. It’s essentially almost over with, and they might keep going a little long.”
Trump added, “You know, they always say they have a big threshold for pain. They need it. Let me tell you, they need it. But it’s going to end very soon, and it’ll end one way or the other.”
His comments drew shock from politicians in California.
“After sending the National Guard and Marines to occupy California, Donald Trump is now saying our foreign enemies should ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego,” stated Governor Gavin Newsom (D). “He is deranged and dangerous.” Newsom later mentioned he was “directing the State Threat Assessment Center to actively monitor the situation in the event that foreign actors interpret the President’s remarks as an invitation to target California,” suggesting the comments could even be considered “treasonous.”
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) expressed her concern, stating, “The President of the United States suggested that a foreign government attack Los Angeles. His statements against our city are dangerous and could potentially compromise our safety.” She emphasized, “The role of a president is to protect the country, not to actively threaten it and encourage attacks on American lives. In the face of irresponsible threats, as Angelenos, we know how to stand together and protect our city.”
Nevertheless, some supporters argue that Trump’s comments have been misunderstood, asserting he was discussing the high cost of gas as a minor expense in exchange for security, suggesting that if Iran were armed with nuclear weapons, they could threaten cities like Los Angeles and San Diego. He mentioned earlier that high gas prices were a “small price” to pay for not allowing Iran to destroy American cities.
To clarify, Trump’s Rapid Response account responded directly to a Los Angeles Times headline that proclaimed Trump suggested permitting Iran to attack U.S. cities. “No, he didn’t, you buffoons,” they remarked. They insisted he was stating the U.S. is working to prevent Iran from gaining the capability to attack Los Angeles and San Diego with a nuclear weapon—something they could do if they had the opportunity.
Additionally, remarks from White House communications director Steven Cheung noted that the media frenzy was, in his words, “not rooted in reality.” He remarked, “He was clearly stating US cities would have been threatened if a nuclear Iran hadn’t been stopped. America is safer because of the President. Iran has no nuclear, no navy, no air force, and no money.”
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