White House Statement on Trump's Remarks Regarding Iran
The White House denied allegations that Donald Trump suggested Iran should target US cities, stating that his remarks referred to nuclear danger.
The White House issued a statement responding to accusations by Democrats that Donald Trump suggested Iran should target Los Angeles and San Diego.
Speech at the Nebraska Rally
During a midterm rally in Nebraska, Donald Trump stated that high oil prices resulting from the war with Iran were a small price to pay to stop nuclear weapons.
Democrats' Reactions
Democrats, who control the state of California where Los Angeles and San Diego are located, claimed that these remarks encouraged Iran to strike the two cities. California Governor Gavin Newsom and House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries voiced criticisms on X.
White House Statement
The White House stated that the allegations were untrue and represented media exaggeration. Communications Director Steven Cheung and the rapid response team stated that Trump was arguing that the US is fighting to prevent Iran's capability to destroy Los Angeles and San Diego with nuclear weapons.