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Trump's suggestion that the destruction of major U.S. cities like Los Angeles and San Diego in a conflict with Iran is a 'small price to pay' for national security is a controversial stance on U.S. foreign policy.

PoliticsGeopoliticsConflictPublic SafetyOct 6, 2026score 0.354 posts · 0 replies across 3 instances
The thread discusses Trump's controversial remarks about the potential destruction of Los Angeles and San Diego in a conflict with Iran, framing it as a 'small price to pay' for national security. The posts highlight the political and ethical implications of such statements.

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Trump's suggestion that the destruction of major U.S. cities like Los Angeles and San Diego in a conflict with Iran is a 'small price to pay' for national security is a controversial stance on U.S. foreign policy.
Parent: Geopolitical ConflictEntity: U.S. Foreign PolicySub-entity: IranImpact: negativeDate: Oct 6, 2026Target: The acceptability of potential large-scale destruction of U.S. cities in a conflict with Iran

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Trump just said Iran could wipe out LA and San Diego and it would be a "small price to pay". Every Republican running for political office should be asked if they agree.
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Trump just suggested that Iran could take out LA and San Diego, it would be a small price to pay #voteblue
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#Trump Allows Los Angeles and San Diego to Be Destroyed in a War with #Iran The US President considers the possible loss of the cities a "small price" to pay for ensuring the security of the country and the world. He also stated the need for a "massive victory" over Tehran, which would confirm the correctness of US actions. "They can destroy a city, let them destroy Los Angeles, let them destroy San Diego. It's a very small price to pay, and it will all be over very soon. In fact
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— #Trump Suggests Destruction of Los Angeles and San Diego Could Be Acceptable in Conflict with #Iran The U.S. President described the potential loss of cities as a "small price" to pay for ensuring the safety of the country and the world. Trump stated the need for a "grand victory" over Tehran, which would validate the actions of his administration. "They could destroy a city, let them destroy Los Angeles, let them destroy San Diego. It's a very small price to pay
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