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Trump suggests letting Iran 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego at a rally

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First reported on Monday 5 October 2026 at 23:17 EDT by LA Times·Latest article on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 01:19 EDT

Summary

At a campaign rally, President Donald Trump suggested letting Iran "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego. California Gov. Gavin Newsom called him "deranged and dangerous." Trump made the remarks during a speech in which he also said gas prices would soon be lower, touted his ouster of Venezuela's leader and attacked news outlets.

Latest: At a campaign rally, President Donald Trump suggested letting Iran "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego; California Gov. Gavin Newsom called him "deranged and dangerous."

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How it unfolded

  1. Tuesday 6 October

    At a campaign rally, President Donald Trump suggested letting Iran "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego; California Gov. Gavin Newsom called him "deranged and dangerous."

  2. Monday 5 October