Trump suggests he would let Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego

Gavin Newsom calls comments deranged and dangerous' after president tells Nebraska rally: They can take out a city'

Leaders in California have denounced Donald Trump as reckless" and deranged" after the US president suggested Iran could take out" Los Angeles and San Diego - two liberal cities in the blue state that has been a frequent target of his administration.

At a rally in ruby red Nebraska on Monday night, Trump told supporters that he hoped to see a tremendous victory" in the fast-approaching November midterm elections. He then suggested high prices due to the war with Iran were a small price to pay for keeping the world safe - keeping our country safe".