Trump’s ‘Take Out LA and San Diego’ Remark Sparks Outrage as Crowd Cheers

In a recent speech, former President Donald Trump said that “taking out Los Angeles and San Diego would be okay,” a statement that has sparked widespread shock and condemnation. The remark came during a discussion about paying more for gas to keep nuclear energy, and was met with cheers from the crowd, according to a dispatch from Havasunews.

The context of Trump’s comment remains unclear, but it appears to tie the idea of sacrificing major California cities to energy policy decisions. Los Angeles and San Diego are the two most populous cities in California, with a combined metropolitan population of over 15 million. The cheering crowd reaction has drawn particular concern, highlighting deep political divisions and the normalization of violent rhetoric.

The statement has already prompted outrage from California officials and political observers, who denounced it as dangerous and irresponsible. It remains to be seen whether Trump or his representatives will clarify or walk back the remark. The incident is likely to intensify debates over political discourse and regional targeting in the lead-up to the 2024 election.