A president defended recent military strikes against Iran as necessary for national security, framing them as a "positive promotion for the country" while acknowledging the economic strain they impose. Critics in California condemned his rhetoric as reckless, particularly after he suggested Iran could target major cities in the state. At a rally, he linked the conflict to midterm election hopes, calling high prices a "small price to pay" for protecting the nation. The remarks come as public opinion on the war remains divided, raising questions about its political fallout.
President claims commercials were ‘positive promotion for our Great USA’ but says he will now cover their costQ&A: The Iran war is unpopular, but will it cost Trump the midterms? Our reporters answer your questionsSign up for Breaking News US emailLeaders 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”. Continue reading...
