Mayors of San Diego, LA Slam Trump Saying Destruction 'Small Price to Pay'
Summary
President Donald Trump said at a rally that Iran could attack Los Angeles and San Diego, and called that a "small price to pay" for safety. The mayors of Los Angeles and San Diego, along with California's governor and other leaders, strongly criticized his remarks, saying they put the cities at risk and were inappropriate for a president.Key Facts
- President Trump spoke at a campaign rally in Nebraska about the war with Iran and mentioned Los Angeles and San Diego as possible targets.
- He said Iran "can take out a city" like Los Angeles or San Diego and called it a small price for keeping the country safe.
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the president’s comments are dangerous and could harm city safety.
- San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said the city is not expendable and criticized Trump's statement as reckless.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom called the remarks "disgusting and disqualifying" and said Trump is advocating attacks on millions of residents.
- Former Health Secretary Xavier Becerra also criticized the remarks, stressing that many Californians live in these cities.
- Many local officials responded strongly on social media to warn that such statements are harmful and unacceptable.
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