Trump says Iran could destroy Los Angeles or San Diego; California Governor Newsom slams 'insanity'

U.S. President Trump said on the 5th that Iran could destroy Los Angeles or San Diego, California, and claimed that the U.S.-Iran conflict will end soon. California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Trump as "unhinged" and "dangerous."

According to the Guardian, Trump told supporters at a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, on the evening of the 5th that he hoped to see the Republican Party achieve an overwhelming victory in the November midterm elections. Trump pointed out that the rise in prices caused by the conflict between the United States and Iran is a small price that must be paid to maintain security for the United States and the world.

Trump also mentioned that Iran has the ability to destroy an American city. Trump said, "They can destroy a city. Let them destroy Los Angeles. Let them destroy San Diego." Trump added that the conflict between the United States and Iran will end soon.

California Governor Newsom strongly condemned Trump's remarks. He posted on

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass slammed Trump for making "irresponsible threats" and stressed that these remarks "could jeopardize" the safety of Los Angeles. She claimed that the president's duty is to protect the country, not to actively threaten the country, and encouraged attacks against the American people.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria pointed out that San Diego should not become collateral damage in the conflict between the United States and Iran. "We are not expendable. We will never be a small price to pay. Stop dragging our city into your reckless war rhetoric," he said on X.

The White House has not yet responded to The Guardian's request for comment.