- Jimmy Kimmel has strongly condemned President Donald Trump over remarks suggesting Iran could target American cities such as Los Angeles and San Diego.
- Speaking at a Nebraska rally, President Trump described potential Iranian strikes on US cities as a "very small price to pay" to keep the world safe.
- Kimmel branded the statement "indefensible" and "insane", criticising the rally audience for cheering the prospect of attacks on domestic targets.
- The late-night host highlighted conservative hypocrisy, contrasting media outrage over his own past jokes with the defence of Trump's comments.
- White House Communications Director Steven Cheung rejected the backlash, arguing the president's comments were taken out of context regarding nuclear threats.
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