Trump says comment that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles was misread

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Former US President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that his Monday remarks about Iran potentially attacking Los Angeles and San Diego were misinterpreted, asserting he was referring to the necessity of tolerating higher gas prices rather than advocating for an attack. Trump clarified on Truth Social that the temporary increase in gasoline prices was a small price to pay for preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and that the potential cost of an attack would be far greater.

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US President Donald Trump on Thursday said comments he made that Iran could "take out" California cities had been misinterpreted and that he was instead referring to the need for people to tolerate higher gas prices. Trump made the remarks at a political rally in Nebraska on Monday, as he spoke about Americans' wartime economic sacrifices.

Trump says comment that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles was misread

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