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Trump Reveals Why He Says Letting A City Be Taken Out Is Acceptable
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Trump Reveals Why He Says Letting A City Be Taken Out Is Acceptable

President Donald Trump spoke at a campaign stop in Nebraska on October 5, 2026. He addressed the costs of ongoing global conflicts during his speech for Sen. Pete Ricketts. Trump stated that letting a city get "taken out" is a small price for safety. He specifically mentioned Los Angeles and San Diego as potential targets in his discussion.

The President called the war costs "artificial" and said the conflict would end soon. RedState reported that Trump said, "Let 'em take out Los Angeles. Let 'em take out San Diego." He framed these losses as necessary to keep the country safe. He insisted the situation was essentially over and would resolve very quickly.


Senator Chuck Schumer responded to these comments with sharp criticism on October 7, 2026. The Daily Caller noted Schumer called the President's words "deranged" and "delusional." He argued that calling Americans collateral damage takes a special kind of depravity. Schumer claimed only a weak man like Trump could sink to such levels. He stated the war was illegal and nobody asked for it. The Senate leader condemned the remarks as a sign of weakness rather than strength.

California Governor Gavin Newsom also reacted to the President's Nebraska speech. RedState reported that Newsom went "full Drama Queen" regarding the comments. The Governor declared that he was ordering the State Threat Assessment Center to keep the situation under active surveillance. Newsom expressed concern that foreign actors might view the President's words as an invitation to attack.


He focused his actions on the event that foreign actors interpret the President's remarks as an invitation to target California. Sen. Alex Padilla joined Newsom in the backlash against the President's statements.

Conservative outlets argue the Democratic reaction was manufactured and misinterpreted. The Daily Caller suggested that fake reports egged on the politicos who melted down. They claimed the narrative was a hoax designed to create fear. RedState noted that the correction on the hit piece came too late to stop the panic. The outlets suggest the President was discussing economic costs, not military action. They argue the left twisted his words to fit a political agenda against him.


The State Threat Assessment Center in California is now active as of Tuesday. Governor Newsom has ordered his team to watch for any signs of foreign interference. This monitoring will continue as long as the situation remains uncertain. The President's office has not issued a further statement on the matter. The focus now shifts to whether the center finds any actual threats. The political battle over the meaning of the speech continues in the media.

Written by Arthur Higgens - October 8, 2026