Did Trump just tell Iran to “Take Out” Two American Cities?!?

Lichtman Live #270 President Donald Trump sparked controversy at a campaign rally in Nebraska after making remarks about Iran potentially “taking out” Los Angeles and San Diego while discussing the costs of the ongoing U.S.-Iran war. Trump said, “They can take out a city. Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego,” before describing the potential cost as a “small price to pay.” The comments immediately drew criticism from California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom and the mayors of Los Angeles and San Diego. But what exactly did Trump mean? The context of the remarks has generated competing interpretations. Trump did not explicitly call on Iran to attack the cities, and reporting notes that it was unclear whether he was speaking literally, referring to the potential consequences of the war, or making another point about Iran's capabilities. The White House defended the remarks by pointing to Trump's argument about the potential threat posed by an Iranian nuclear capability. On Lichtman Live, Allan Lichtman examines Trump's comments, the reaction from California officials, the broader U.S.-Iran conflict, and what this extraordinary exchange could reveal about the administration's approach to the war. What did Trump mean when he said Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego—and what are the implications? 🔔 Subscribe for more sharp insights on politics and history! 📅 LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ/join Order Great American Presidents Here: https://www.amazon.com/Great-American-Presidents-Transformed-Presidency/dp/161088731X 📚 Order Conservative at the Core here: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268210304/conservative-at-the-core/ 👕🫏Check out Dr. Lichtman’s Merch Shop!🐘🧢 https://allan-lichtman.printify.me/ Find all of our links here! 🔗 https://linktr.ee/allanlichtman #Trump #iran #iranwar #politics #LichtmanLive