Politicians slam Trump’s suggestion that Iran ‘take’ San Diego, Los Angeles

What happened: Trump said at a Nebraska rally that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego as a small price for keeping the world safe. Democrats and some Republicans criticized the remarks. Why it matters: California Governor Gavin Newsom called Trump "deranged" and urged Congress to act, while Republican candidates distanced themselves. The White House dismissed the backlash as a media "freakout." Key numbers: The US-Israel war on Iran is in its eighth month. California has 52 House seats. All 435 House seats are up in November's midterms.

Trump said at a Nebraska rally that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego as a small price for keeping the world safe. Democrats and some Republicans criticized the remarks.

California Governor Gavin Newsom called Trump "deranged" and urged Congress to act, while Republican candidates distanced themselves. The White House dismissed the backlash as a media "freakout." Key numbers: The US-Israel war on Iran is in its eighth month. California has 52 House seats. All 435 House seats are up in November's midterms.