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Back|“Let them wipe out Los Angeles” – Trump's irritating statement
“Let them wipe out Los Angeles” – Trump's irritating statement
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Die Welt·1 hour ago·Politics·2 min read·🇩🇪Germany·

“Let them wipe out Los Angeles” – Trump's irritating statement

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  • US President Donald Trump said at a campaign rally in Nebraska that an Iranian attack on Los Angeles and San Diego would be a "very small price to pay," prompting sharp criticism from Democrats including Gov.
  • Gavin Newsom and Hakeem Jeffries, who called his comments dangerous and confused.
  • The White House dismissed the criticism as media hysteria and emphasized that Trump had spoken about the threat posed by Iran.

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The USA and Israel have been waging a war against Iran since February 28th, justifying it with the alleged danger of Iran's nuclear program. Tehran categorically rejects the allegations. Trump's comments came in the context of a campaign appearance in Nebraska after video footage of his appearance went viral, in which he also justified the high oil prices caused by the Iran war.

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  • Iran will continue to expand its nuclear capabilities despite international pressure.

    Likely · Within months

  • The US will increase its military presence in the Middle East to deter Iran.

    Very likely · Within weeks

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  • ?Will Iran actually attempt to develop or use nuclear weapons?
  • ?How will the US and Israel respond to a possible Iranian escalation?
  • ?What impact does Trump's rhetoric have on the domestic political situation in the USA?
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  • US President Donald Trump said at a campaign rally in Nebraska that an Iranian attack on Los Angeles and San Diego would be a "very small price to pay," prompting sharp criticism from Democrats including Gov.
  • Gavin Newsom and Hakeem Jeffries, who called his comments dangerous and confused.
  • The White House dismissed the criticism as media hysteria and emphasized that Trump had spoken about the threat posed by Iran.

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