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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

Trump ‘deranged’ for suggesting Iran could target LA and San Diego

  • President Donald Trump has sparked outrage after suggesting Iran could target Los Angeles and San Diego during a rally in Nebraska.
  • Trump claimed that high fuel prices and potential attacks on California cities were a small price to pay for national security.
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom labelled the president deranged and dangerous for suggesting foreign enemies target American lives.
  • Local leaders including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria strongly condemned the remarks, stating US cities are not expendable.
  • The ongoing conflict with Iran has reportedly cost the US Department of Defence $43 billion and resulted in 19 American troop fatalities.

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