Live updates: White House pushes back as California officials fume over Trump's Iran remark

Politics The Hill By The Hill Staff 06 Oct 2026 13:43 1 min read
Live updates: White House pushes back as California officials fume over Trump's Iran remark

President Trump is facing fierce backlash from California officials after suggesting Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego during a campaign rally speech Monday night in Nebraska. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) blasted the rhetoric as “deranged and dangerous.” Trump's Rapid Response account clarified his comments on X: "He was saying the U.S. is...

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