# White House defends Trump comment to let Iran 'take out' LA and San Diego

- Published: 2026-10-06T20:15:31Z
- Updated: 2026-10-07T04:31:47Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6r7yn8pknyxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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Gavin Newsom called the remarks "deranged", but the White House said Trump was warning of the risk of a nuclear Iran. 

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