Politicians slam Trump’s suggestion that Iran ‘take’ San Diego, Los Angeles
Both Democrats and Republicans have expressed outrage at Trump's remarks that cities could be sacrificed in Iran war.
Al Jazeera English reports: Both Democrats and Republicans have expressed outrage at Trump's remarks that cities could be sacrificed in Iran war.
This politics story centres on Iran. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Trump, San Diego and Los Angeles.
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- Iran · Middle East
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- Trump, San Diego, Los Angeles, Democrats
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- Politics
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