Donald Trump's implication that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego has sparked condemnation across the political spectrum. The comments were made by the president at a Nebraska rally on Monday night.
California Governor Gavin Newsom described the remarks as "dangerous – if not treasonous – putting a target on two of our biggest cities and one of America’s largest naval hubs." Residents in both cities expressed strong negative reactions.
In San Diego, a city with a significant military presence, the comments were met with particular concern. Gil Field, communications director for San Diego Veterans for Peace, stated, "It’s horrible and we’re horrified." Republican naval veteran Jim Desmond, running for a congressional seat, also rebuked the comments, saying, "No American city is expendable, and no American family should ever be treated as collateral damage."