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Trump suggests Iran bomb Los Angeles and San Diego
Politics

Trump suggests Iran bomb Los Angeles and San Diego

Donald Trump implied that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego, triggering rare bipartisan condemnation from both Republican and Democratic politicians. The remarks landed as southern California was already enduring a record-breaking October heatwave, with temperatures running 15 to 20 degrees above seasonal norms.

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

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

The Guardian · Oct 6

Record high temperatures as southern California swelters under heatwave

Record high temperatures as southern California swelters under heatwave

The Guardian · Oct 6

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

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

Al Jazeera · Oct 7

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