The White House explained Trump's words about the "destruction" of Los Angeles and San Diego
The White House communications director said cities could have suffered if there had been no conflict with Iran.
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White House Communications Director Stephen Chung explained that Donald Trump's words about the destruction of Los Angeles and San Diego referred to a hypothetical threat that could have arisen if the United States had not started a conflict with Iran.
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Why It Matters
Donald Trump made a statement about the possibility of destroying US cities during a speech to voters.
US President Donald Trump, speaking about the destruction of Los Angeles and San Diego, meant that they could have been attacked if the United States had not started a conflict with Iran, White House Communications Director Stephen Chung explained on Tuesday.
Speaking to voters on Monday, Trump admitted that two megacities could be destroyed in the conflict with Iran, but called it a "small price" for ending a war that is already almost over.
"The media panic over President Trump's comments is unfounded. He has clearly stated that US cities would be at risk if Iran had not destroyed nuclear facilities," Chung wrote in X.
He added that thanks to Trump's decision to start the conflict, Americans are supposedly safer than before.
Open Questions
- Which Iranian nuclear facilities were they referring to?
