Casa Albă sare în apărarea lui Trump după declarația controversată despre Los Angeles și San Diego: "Orașele ar fi fost amenințate de Iran"

President Trump suggested that Iran could "eliminate" Los Angeles and San Diego, prompting backlash from California politicians. The White House defended his comments, stating he meant these cities would be threatened if Iran had not been restrained. Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass criticized Trump's remarks as dangerous and inciting attacks. The White House clarified that Trump was referring to potential threats from Iran if military actions had not been taken. Trump's comments were described as a media panic by White House officials, asserting that America is safer under his leadership.