LA and San Diego residents ‘horrified’ by Trump suggesting Iran bomb them
As Angelenos bemoan ‘sad situation’, those in San Diego say remark a ‘disservice’ to town with multiple naval bases
TL;DR
- Donald Trump's suggestion that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego has drawn widespread condemnation.
- Residents of both cities, experiencing a heatwave, expressed shock and anger, viewing the comments as hateful and reflective of the president's alleged disdain for Democratic states.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom called the remarks 'dangerous – if not treasonous'.
- Many Californians interpret the comments as a sign of Trump's fixation on targeting West Coast progressivism and diversity.
- San Diego, a city with a large veteran and military population and significant economic reliance on defense, reacted with particular horror, with a veterans' group calling the statement irrational.
- A Republican naval veteran running for Congress in San Diego stated that no American city is expendable.
- Residents see Los Angeles as a vibrant cultural and economic center, contrasting with Trump's negative characterizations.