California leaders hit back after Trump says Iran can 'take out' LA and San Diego
The US president said rising gas prices were a "small price to pay for keeping the world safe" at an election rally in Nebraska.
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"deranged and dangerous"
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"The role of a president is to protect the country, not to actively threaten it and encourage attacks on American lives."
— Karen Bass , Politician
"the city was not collateral damage"
— Todd Gloria , Politician
"disgusting and disqualifying"
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California.
Incumbent mayor of Los Angeles with a long political career.
Todd Gloria is the Mayor of San Diego.
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The US president said rising gas prices were a "small price to pay for keeping the world safe" at an election rally in Nebraska.
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