Trump Comments on Hypothetical Attack Scenarios

Why it matters locally: Former President Trump's hypothetical remarks specifically named Los Angeles and San Diego as potential targets in a discussion about Iran, directly identifying two of California's most populous cities.

Former President Donald Trump, speaking at a recent event, discussed a hypothetical scenario involving Iran and the potential targeting of U.S. cities. He identified Los Angeles and San Diego in this context. During his remarks, Trump stated, "They could take out a city." He then added, "Let 'em take out Los Angeles. Let 'em take out San Diego." The former president did not elaborate on the context of these remarks or any specific threats. He provided no further details about the hypothetical scenario he presented. Audience members reacted to the statements, with some expressing approval and others expressing criticism. These reactions occurred during and after the event.