Trump says Iran could ‘take out’ LA: GOP strategist reacts
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Officials in California denounced comments made by President Donald Trump as “dangerous” after he appeared to suggest Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego — major cities in a state he has often criticized. Speaking at a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, ahead of the midterm elections, Trump once again called the consequences of the war with Iran a “small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe,” adding that Iran could potentially take out an American city. CNN’s Kaitlan Collins has more and CNN’s Anderson Cooper gets reactions from Republican strategist David Urban and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. 0:00 Anderson Cooper details recent instances of Trump being “loose with his language” 2:47 CNN’s Kaitlan Collins covers the White House response to Trump’s controversial comment about LA and Sand Diego 5:04 GOP strategist reacts to Trump’s remarks 5:48 LA Mayor Karen Bass explains why she doesn’t believe the White House explanation Watch 24/7 li
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