California officials respond to Trump's comments suggesting Iran could target Los Angeles or San Diego
President Trump told supporters at a campaign stop in Nebraska that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles or San Diego, calling it 'a small price to pay for keeping the world safe.' California Gov. Gavin Newsom called Trump 'deranged and dangerous,' and LA Mayor Karen Bass told NPR that 'irresponsible' isn't a strong enough word to describe the remarks.
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