‘Take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego? Trump is beyond irresponsible | Ted Widmer
Summary
President Donald Trump suggested that Iran could launch a nuclear attack on Los Angeles or San Diego, causing strong reactions from California leaders. Experts and officials say Iran does not have the capability to hit the U.S. with nuclear weapons, and discussing such threats is considered irresponsible.Key Facts
- President Trump said Iran might "take out" Los Angeles or San Diego with a nuclear attack.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom and the mayors of Los Angeles and San Diego criticized Trump’s statements.
- Iran does not have nuclear weapons or missiles that can reach the U.S. coasts.
- Military experts say any nuclear attack on the U.S. would face a massive counterattack, known as deterrence.
- Trump made his comments during a rally in Nebraska.
- The war he referenced is ongoing with no clear end in sight.
- His speech included unclear and confusing statements about the conflict and U.S. politics.
- Discussing nuclear attacks in such vague terms is seen as destabilizing and irresponsible.
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