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White House defends Trump remarks on Iran, Los Angeles and San Diego

Gavin Newsom condemned Trump's remarks about Iran and two California cities, while the White House said he was warning of a nuclear threat.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM EDT

White House defends Trump remarks on Iran, Los Angeles and San Diego

The White House defended comments by Trump about letting Iran attack Los Angeles and San Diego, saying he was highlighting the danger posed by a nuclear Iran.

Gavin Newsom described the remarks as "deranged". The White House rejected that characterization, framing Trump's comments as a warning about nuclear risk.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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