Trump remarks about Iran attacking Los Angeles and San Diego draw criticism

President Trump made controversial comments about California at a rally in Nebraska on Monday. While talking about Iran and rising fuel costs, he said Iran could destroy Los Angeles and San Diego, and that this would be a small price to pay. The crowd cheered. California Governor Gavin Newsom called the remarks "deranged and dangerous." Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Trump was encouraging attacks on American lives. Both cities have important military bases and naval ports. The White House later said Trump was warning about what Iran might do if it built nuclear weapons. A White House spokesperson said media reports had exaggerated his words and did not reflect what Trump actually meant.