California’s Newsom calls Trump ‘deranged’ after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego
First reported 6 Oct, 00:21 UTCUpdated 47m ago23 sources
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AI-generatedPresident Donald Trump sparked backlash during a campaign rally in Nebraska after suggesting that letting Iran "take out" Los Angeles or San Diego would be a small price to pay. California Governor Gavin Newsom and other state officials strongly condemned the remarks as deranged, dangerous, and an invitation for an attack on U.S. soil.
How the Left framed it
Left-leaning outlets heavily emphasize the outrage from California officials, labeling Trump's comments as dangerous and highlighting the severe condemnation from figures like Governor Gavin Newsom.
How the Center framed it
Center outlets report on the backlash and row triggered by Trump's remarks about the Iran war and gas prices, noting that Democratic leaders and California mayors accused him of inviting an attack.
How the Right framed it
Right-leaning outlets report Trump's exact phrasing regarding the cities being a small price to pay while noting the swift condemnation and fury from California Democrats.
What everyone reports
- President Donald Trump made remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego at a rally in Nebraska.
- Trump suggested that letting Iran take out the California cities could be a small price to pay.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom called the comments deranged and dangerous.
- State officials and local mayors condemned the president's statements.
Where coverage differs
- Left and center outlets characterize the remarks as an invitation for an attack or a dangerous suggestion, while right-leaning outlets note that the comments were made while defending the war with Iran and gas prices, with some describing them as a joke.
Written by AI from the headlines and excerpts of 22 outlets (Google Gemini) on 6 Oct, 14:45 UTC. It can make mistakes — read the original reporting below. How briefings work
Compare the headlines
How outlets on each side framed it
Gavin Newsom calls comments ‘deranged and dangerous’ after president tells Nebraska rally: ‘They can take out a city’ The Iran war is unpopular, but will it cost Trump the midterms? Our reporters answer your questions Leaders in California have denounced Donald Trump as “reckless” and “deranged” after the US president…
Speaking at a political rally in Nebraska, President said he was determined to ‘see a tremendous victory, because it verifies all the things we did’
"It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, for keeping our country safe. They could take out a city. Let 'em take out Los Angeles, let 'em take out San Diego," Trump said.
Full coverage
23 outlets — tap a headline to read it at the source
- Iran warns Bahrain and other regional states against assaults staged from their territory (opens The Express Tribune in a new tab)
Trump appears to say Iran should be allowed to ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego
- Donald Trump branded 'dangerous' after inviting Iran to 'take out' Los Angeles or San Diego at Nebraska rally (opens The Mirror in a new tab)
The US President has claimed the US is "kicking Iran's a**" as he goaded them to "take out" some major California cities, claiming they would be a "small price to pay"
- 'Let them take out LA, San Diego': Trump's Iran war remarks trigger row; California governor calls President 'deranged' (opens Hindustan Times in a new tab)
President Donald Trump when speaking of the Iran war and rising gas prices said ‘let them take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego, drawing severe backlash.
- Trump Draws Backlash For ‘Let Them Take Out Los Angeles’ Or ‘San Diego’ Iran War Remarks (opens Forbes in a new tab)
Democratic leaders and lawmakers from California called out Trump’s remarks and accused him of “inviting an attack” on U.S. soil.
- Trump appears to say Iran should be allowed to ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego (opens Anadolu Agency in a new tab)
'Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay,' says US president
- Mayors of San Diego, LA Slam Trump Saying Destruction 'Small Price To Pay' (opens Newsweek in a new tab)
President Donald Trump suggested during a campaign rally that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.
- Trump jokes about letting Iran bomb Los Angeles and San Diego (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
At a campaign rally in Nebraska, US President Donald Trump joked about letting Iran bomb Los Angeles and San Diego.
- Trump ponders whether Iran should 'take out Los Angeles' while defending higher gas prices and war with Iran (opens Daily Mail in a new tab)
California Democrats slammed Donald Trump over joking that the US should let Iran 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego at a rally in Nebraska on Monday.
- Trump suggests he would let Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Gavin Newsom calls comments ‘deranged and dangerous’ after president tells Nebraska rally: ‘They can take out a city’ The Iran war is unpopular, but will it cost Trump the midterms? Our reporters answer your questions Leaders in California have denounced Donald Trump as “reckless” and “deranged” after the US president…
- California’s Newsom calls Trump ‘deranged’ after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego (opens The Globe and Mail in a new tab)
Speaking at a political rally in Nebraska, President said he was determined to ‘see a tremendous victory, because it verifies all the things we did’
- Newsom rips Trump for saying Iran can ‘take out’ LA and San Diego (opens The Hill in a new tab)
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) slammed President Trump as “deranged and dangerous” after he suggested Iran could “take out” two major U.S. cities located in the Golden State if the country developed a nuclear weapon. Trump made the comment during remarks at a political rally in Grand Island, Neb., on Monday, in…
- Trump draws backlash after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego (opens Egypt Independent in a new tab)
Officials in California denounced comments made by President Donald Trump as “dangerous” on Monday after he appeared to suggest Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego – major cities in a state he has often criticized. Speaking at a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, ahead of the midterm elections, Trump once…
