Statements · 10/8/2026
White House Defends Trump Over Iran Comment
The White House is defending Trump's comment about letting Iran “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego, BBC reports.
Why it matters
The White House is standing behind Trump over a comment naming Los Angeles and San Diego.
- ★BBC reports that the White House defended Trump's comment.
- ★The comment referred to letting Iran “take out” two cities.
- ★Los Angeles and San Diego were the cities named.