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Trump says Iran could ‘take’ San Diego, Los Angeles; draws cross-party ire
Source: Al Jazeera
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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- Trump jokes about letting Iran bomb Los Angeles and San Diego
- California Leaders Erupt After Trump Suggests Letting Iran ‘Take Out’ Cities
- White House defends Trump comment to let Iran 'take out' LA and San Diego
- Jack White Slams Trump Over Comment That Iran ‘Take Out’ L.A., San Diego: ‘Worst American of All Time’
- Jack White Slams Trump as ‘Worst American of All Time’ Following Comment That Iran Can ‘Take Out’ L.A. and San Diego
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