Trump assured that he will not allow the destruction of Los Angeles and San Diego
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US President Donald Trump said at a campaign rally in San Antonio that he would not allow the destruction of Los Angeles and San Diego, despite his previous statements about the possible cost of a war with Iran, which he previously called "small."
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Why It Matters
Trump previously raised the possibility of Los Angeles and San Diego being destroyed during the conflict with Iran, calling it a "small price" to pay to end the war.
US President Donald Trump assured voters that he would not allow the destruction of Los Angeles and San Diego.
Earlier, Trump admitted that two megacities could be destroyed during the conflict with Iran, but called this a “small price” for ending a war that was almost over. White House Communications Director Stephen Chung later explained Trump's words, saying that when he spoke about the destruction of Los Angeles and San Diego, he meant that they supposedly could have been attacked if the United States had not started a conflict with Iran.
"I said it the other day: let them (Iran - ed.) fire a missile at San Diego or Los Angeles... We will not allow that. We will protect our cities. We will protect our country. We will not let that happen," Trump said at a campaign rally in San Antonio, Texas.
What to Watch
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Open Questions
- At what stage is the conflict with Iran at the time of the statement?
- What specific measures does the administration plan to take to protect cities?
- Are there any confirmed threats from Iran against Los Angeles and San Diego?
