Donald Trump says the United States is “kicking Iran’s ass” and urges Iran to “take out” major U.S. cities, specifically Los Angeles and San Diego, during a campaign rally. Several outlets report he frames the potential destruction as a “very small price to pay.” The remarks are described as a “war rant” or similar language.
Other reporting focuses on the reaction from local officials. Newsweek says mayors of San Diego and Los Angeles criticize Trump’s comments, while other outlets concentrate on how he made the suggestion and the particular cities he named. Across sources, the core message attributed to Trump is the same: he suggests Iran could attack Los Angeles or San Diego and implies the consequences would be acceptable.
The outlets differ mainly in emphasis—some highlight Trump’s claimed U.S. military or competitive strength, while others foreground backlash from city leaders—without presenting materially different accounts of the statement itself.
