Trump Defends War Price Tag: 'Let Them Take Out Los Angeles', At a Nebraska rally, Donald Trump argued that higher fuel costs are a 'small price to pay' for preventing Iran from attacking U.S. cities, specifically naming Los Angeles and San Diego as potential targets. He also touted U.S. oil production gains and promised a swift resolution to the conflict. Independent journalism is facing unprecedented pressure. As newsrooms shrink, accountability disappears with them. Your membership keeps fearless, reader-funded reporting alive. Donald Trump made a controversial statement at a midterm rally in Nebraska, suggesting that the economic cost of his war with Iran is acceptable because it prevents the destruction of U.S. cities. He specifically mentioned Los Angeles and San Diego, claiming that 'Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego,' implying that allowing such attacks would be the alternative without his intervention. This remark drew applause from the crowd, though it remains ambiguous whether he was threatening or defending these cities. Trump also boasted about the U.S. oil supply, claiming significant imports from Venezuela and promising a quick end to the conflict.