PRESIDENT TRUMP SUGGESTS LETTING IRAN TAKE OUT LOS ANGELES AND SAN DIEGO AT CAMPAIGN EVENT IN NEBRASKA

What happened: At a Nebraska campaign event, President Trump suggested letting Iran "take out Los Angeles" and "take out San Diego," drawing condemnation from California leaders including Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayors Karen Bass and Todd Gloria. Key numbers: Trump described a 32-day rally blitz ahead of Nov. Why it matters: Newsom said the remarks advocate an attack on 10+ million U.S. residents; Bass called them dangerous; Gloria said San Diego is not expendable. Trump signed an executive order on red dye diesel tax-free purchases.

Trump suggesting Iran strike Los Angeles and San Diego at Nebraska campaign event.

Trump suggesting Iran strike Los Angeles and San Diego at Nebraska campaign event. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.