Trump suggests allowing Iran to "take out" LA and San Diego during campaign rally
Updated on: October 5, 2026 / 10:41 PM PDT / CBS LA
TL;DR
- President Trump suggested Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego during a rally in Nebraska.
- Trump stated this was a "small price to pay for keeping the world safe."
- California Governor Gavin Newsom called Trump "deranged and dangerous" for his comments.
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated a president's role is to protect the country, not threaten it.
- San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria emphasized that the city is not "collateral damage" or "expendable."
- The article notes the strategic importance of LA (aerospace, Space Force HQ) and San Diego (major military installations).