Trump suggests letting Iran 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego at campaign rally
Donald Trump,California,Politics,Los Angeles,San Diego,Iran,Middle East,Nuclear Weapons
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President Trump, speaking at a campaign rally Monday, suggested Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego — a comment that was possibly in jest but brought a quick reaction from leaders in California.
Trump said he wanted to "see a tremendous victory" in the November election, "'cause it verifies all the things we did. And again, remember, with the war it's just artificial, it's a little bit high."
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