The mayors of Los Angeles and San Diego have hit out at President Donald Trump after he suggested Iran could “take out” the cities. Speaking at a campaign rally in Nebraska on Monday, the president defended the war with Iran, saying it was a “small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe.” He added: “They can take out a city, let ’em take out Los Angeles, let ’em take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay.” The remarks quickly sparked criticism on social media, including from several California leaders.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass slammed Trump’s comments, saying they could compromise the safety of her city. His statements against our city are dangerous and could potentially compromise our safety,” she wrote on X. In the face of irresponsible threats, as Angelenos, we know how to stand together and protect our city.” San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria also hit out, writing on X: “San Diego is not collateral damage.
And we are never a ‘small price to pay.’ Keep our city out of your reckless war talk.” California Governor Gavin Newsom, who has been floated as a 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, hit back at Trump in several posts on X. He is deranged and dangerous,” he wrote in a post on his personal account. On his official account, he wrote: “Disgusting and disqualifying.” Another post from his press office account said: “Let’s be clear: The President is advocating for an attack on 10+ million U.S. residents in two of America’s largest cities.
And we will continue to remind folks of that every day.” Xavier Becerra, former president Joe Biden’s health secretary who is now running for California governor, wrote on X: “Thirteen million Californians call LA and San Diego counties home. Their lives are not a ‘small price to pay’ or a punchline for Donald Trump.” This is a developing story.
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