LA and San Diego residents ‘horrified’ by Trump suggesting Iran bomb them

What happened: Donald Trump implied Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego during a Nebraska rally, drawing condemnation from California residents and officials including Governor Gavin Newsom. Key numbers: Military supports nearly 357,000 local jobs in San Diego, representing $61.3bn of the county economy. Defense spending is 22% of San Diego's gross regional product. Why it matters: Newsom called the remarks dangerous and possibly treasonous. A Republican congressional candidate and a veterans group also objected, reflecting bipartisan concern in a major military hub.

Donald Trump implied Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego during a Nebraska rally, drawing condemnation from California residents and officials including Governor Gavin Newsom.

Newsom called the remarks dangerous and possibly treasonous. A Republican congressional candidate and a veterans group also objected, reflecting bipartisan concern in a major military hub.