Trump Outrages Dems & Republicans Alike With Garbled 'Take Out Los Angeles' Line

What happened: At a Monday night midterm rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, President Trump said of Iran, "Let 'em take out Los Angeles. Let 'em take out San Diego," remarks that drew outrage from Democrats and some Republicans. Key numbers: Rally held Monday night; White House response issued Tuesday; Why it matters: California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass criticized the remarks, and Trump-endorsed House candidate Jim Desmond said he vehemently disagreed. The White House said Trump was warning that U.S. cities would be threatened if a nuclear Iran had not been stopped.

At a Monday night midterm rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, President Trump said of Iran, "Let 'em take out Los Angeles. Let 'em take out San Diego," remarks that drew outrage from Democrats and some Republicans.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass criticized the remarks, and Trump-endorsed House candidate Jim Desmond said he vehemently disagreed. The White House said Trump was warning that U.S. cities would be threatened if a nuclear Iran had not been stopped.