Trump Says Comment That Iran Could 'Take Out' Los Angeles Was Misinterpreted
Trump made the remarks at a political rally in Nebraska on Monday as he spoke about Americans' wartime economic sacrifices.
Recommended For You"Remember, with the war, it's just artificial, it's a little bit high, it's a small price to pay," he said then. "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. This is a minor cost, and it will be resolved shortly.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
California's Democratic leaders and some fellow Republicans quickly rebuked the remarks.
"What I was talking about was that a temporary increase in the price of gasoline is a small price to pay for Iran not having a nuclear weapon," Trump said in a Truth Social post on Thursday.
"If you want to see a big price, can you imagine what it would be like if they bombed San Diego and/or Los Angeles?" he continued, saying he loved both cities.
Trump has shrugged off cost-of-living concerns stemming from the Iran conflict before.
ALSO READ- Trump 'won't win' Nobel Peace Prize; why he is still in focus for announcement today Trump to give Elon Musk, other tech bosses top US science medal at ceremony
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any
responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos,
licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues
related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Comments
No comment