In brief
UNIAN, citing the Los Angeles Times, reported that the US president discussed the destruction of Los Angeles and San Diego at an October 5 rally.
California officials criticised President Donald Trump after he spoke about Iran potentially destroying Los Angeles and San Diego, UNIAN reported, citing the Los Angeles Times. The remarks came at an October 5 rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, according to the report.
UNIAN reported that Trump described that prospect as a small price for the security of the world and the United States. California Governor Gavin Newsom called the statement dangerous, while Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the president's role was to protect Americans rather than encourage threats to their lives.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria also objected to treating his city as acceptable collateral damage. The UNIAN report describes public remarks and the responses to them; it does not establish that an Iranian attack on either city occurred or that a formal military decision was taken.