Politics
Trump says remarks on Iran destroying US cities were misunderstood
October 9, 2026 at 07:59 AM · Updated 7d ago
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يواليوم السابع
هل تريدون رؤية فيلم رعب؟.. ترامب يحذر ايران بعد دعوة ضرب كاليفورنيا
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SNSky News Arabia
ترامب يوضح تصريحاته بشأن "تدمير" لوس أنجلوس: أسيء فهم كلامي
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مصالمصرى اليوم
ترامب: تصريحاتي عن «تدمير» إيران مدنًا في لوس أنجلوس أسيء فهمها
(opens the publisher’s site)Trump clarified Thursday that his remarks on Iran potentially destroying Los Angeles and San Diego were misunderstood and concerned gas prices.
- Trump said his remarks at a Nebraska rally Monday, where he stated Iran could "destroy" Los Angeles and San Diego, were misunderstood.
- Trump wrote on Truth Social that the temporary rise in gas prices is a cheap price for preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
- Trump added that the price would be far higher if Iran bombed San Diego or Los Angeles, saying he loves both cities.
- Democratic leaders in California and figures from the Republican Party criticized the original remarks.
- Trump reiterated the remarks at a Texas rally, asking the crowd whether they wanted to see a horror movie.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom called Trump mentally ill and urged invocation of the 25th Amendment.