Trump's Comments on Iran Spark Criticism from California Leaders
President Donald Trump's remarks about Iran potentially targeting Los Angeles and San Diego have drawn widespread criticism from California Democratic leaders and some Republicans. Speaking at a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, on October 5, Trump suggested that the destruction of these cities could be a 'small price to pay' for national security. California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the comments as 'deranged and dangerous,' while Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria also expressed concern over the implications of Trump's statements. Republican Jim Desmond disagreed, stating that no American city should be considered expendable. The remarks have ignited a fierce debate on social media, with some interpreting them as reckless and others defending them as a warning about Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Published 11 hours ago • 06 Oct 2026, 07:26 PM IST