California Officials Condemn Trump Over Remarks About “Destroying” Los Angeles and San Diego
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California Governor Gavin Newsom and the mayors of Los Angeles and San Diego criticized US President Donald Trump after he said that Iran could destroy Los Angeles or San Diego. State officials described the remarks as dangerous and potentially threatening to the safety of residents.
In a post on X, Newsom said that after Trump sent the National Guard and Marines to “occupy California,” the president was now saying that America’s foreign enemies should “destroy” Los Angeles and San Diego. The governor called Trump “crazy and dangerous.”
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass also criticized Trump’s comments. She said the US president’s statements about the city were “dangerous and potentially could put the safety of residents at risk.”
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said that “the city is not a disposable asset” and called on Trump to “keep it out of his reckless talk about war.”
The California officials’ statements came amid the conflict between the United States and Iran. The leaders of the state’s two largest cities expressed concern over the potential consequences of such remarks for public safety.
Los Angeles and San Diego rank first and second, respectively, among California cities by population. Los Angeles is also the second-largest city in the United States by population, behind only New York City.
Trump’s remarks have therefore drawn a strong response from California’s leadership, including the governor and the mayors of the state’s two largest cities.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass also criticized Trump’s comments. She said the US president’s statements about the city were “dangerous and potentially could put the safety of residents at risk.”
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said that “the city is not a disposable asset” and called on Trump to “keep it out of his reckless talk about war.”
The California officials’ statements came amid the conflict between the United States and Iran. The leaders of the state’s two largest cities expressed concern over the potential consequences of such remarks for public safety.
Los Angeles and San Diego rank first and second, respectively, among California cities by population. Los Angeles is also the second-largest city in the United States by population, behind only New York City.
Trump’s remarks have therefore drawn a strong response from California’s leadership, including the governor and the mayors of the state’s two largest cities.
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