2026-10-06
At a Republican rally, President Trump made remarks saying Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles or San Diego, in the context of discussing the administration's conflict with Iran. California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized the remarks, calling them 'deranged' and 'dangerous.' The White House responded to the criticism, saying Trump was warning about the risks of a nuclear Iran rather than inviting an attack.
Left-leaning outlets emphasize the remarks as alarming and draw attention to bipartisan backlash, including quoting a Republican congressional candidate's criticism, framing the comments as reckless statements about American cities. Center outlets report both the criticism and the White House's defense with more balanced framing, noting Newsom's actions (directing a threat assessment center) alongside the administration's clarification. Right-leaning outlets frame the controversy as a media and Democratic overreaction, emphasizing the White House's pushback and characterizing the criticism as a 'freakout' or misinterpretation of Trump's intent to warn about Iran's nuclear capabilities rather than an actual endorsement of an attack.
These outlets frame Trump's comments as dangerous and irresponsible, highlighting backlash from both Democratic and some Republican officials who viewed the remarks as suggesting American cities could be sacrificed.
Gov. Gavin Newsom called President Trump "deranged and dangerous" after he suggested letting Iran "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.
"They could take out a city," he said. "Let 'em take out Los Angeles. Let 'em take out San Diego."
Congressional candidate Jim Desmond says he ‘served to protect Americans, not write off American cities’ A Republican candidate in San Diego has criticized Donald Trump after the US president suggested Iran could “take out” the city or Los Angeles. Trump has faced a chorus of condemnation from Demo…
Gov. Gavin Newsom called the president “dangerous and deranged” after his remarks at a political rally, where Mr. Trump said the Iran war was necessary to “keep the world safe.”
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