When a President Says an American City Can Be Taken Out, America Must Pay Attention
When a President Says an American City Can Be Taken Out, America Must Pay Attention President Donald Trump made a statement that should anger every American. At his October 5 rally in Nebraska, while talking about Iran and the cost of the war, Trump said: “They can take out a city. Let ’em take out Los Angeles. Let ’em take out San Diego.” These are American cities filled with millions of American citizens. How can the President of the United States use the words “Let ’em take out” when talking about any part of his own country? The White House says Trump's statement has been misunderstood and that he was explaining what Iran might be capable of doing if it obtained nuclear weapons. I find that explanation very difficult to accept. Trump did not say, “We must protect Los Angeles and San Diego.” He said, “Let ’em take out Los Angeles. Let ’em take out San Diego.” Trump has spent years attacking California's political leadership, while immigration and aggressive enforceme...
