Politicians slam Trump’s suggestion that Iran ‘take’ San Diego, Los Angeles

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Politicians from both Democratic and Republican parties have condemned remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting American cities like Los Angeles and San Diego could be sacrificed in a war with Iran. Critics, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Republican congressional candidate Jim Desmond, called the comments dangerous and a dereliction of the commander-in-chief's duty to protect the homeland.

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Both Democrats and Republicans have expressed outrage at Trump's remarks that cities could be sacrificed in Iran war.

Politicians slam Trump’s suggestion that Iran ‘take’ San Diego, Los Angeles

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