Musician Jack White and California Governor Gavin Newsom have condemned remarks made by Donald Trump at a Nebraska rally regarding Iran's potential to attack Los Angeles and San Diego.
Key facts
- •Donald Trump made the comments during a campaign rally in Nebraska on Monday.
- •Trump suggested Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego while discussing the cost of preventing nuclear proliferation.
- •The president's Rapid Response X account stated the remarks were intended to highlight U.S. efforts to stop Iran from gaining such capabilities.
- •Jack White posted on Instagram calling Trump the "worst American of all time" in response to the speech.
- •California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly condemned the comments, calling them "deranged and dangerous."
Musician Jack White and California Governor Gavin Newsom have publicly criticized Donald Trump following comments he made during a campaign rally in Nebraska on Monday. While discussing the international conflict with Iran, Trump suggested that the country could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego. White, who has frequently opposed the president, labeled Trump the "worst American of all time" in a social media post, while Newsom described the remarks as "deranged and dangerous."
Trump's Remarks and Official Response
During his speech, Trump stated that rising costs associated with the conflict were a "small price to pay" to ensure Iran does not possess nuclear weapons. He then remarked, "They could take out a city. Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego." The president's Rapid Response account on X later clarified that Trump was arguing the U.S. is working to prevent Iran from obtaining the capability to strike those cities.
Public and Political Reaction
Jack White criticized the president on Instagram, questioning how supporters living in the mentioned cities felt about the comments and accusing Trump of recommending attacks on cities that do not show him total allegiance. California Governor Gavin Newsom also responded on X, questioning the silence of Congress and calling the rhetoric dangerous. White has a history of vocal opposition to Trump, having previously criticized him in August 2025 and February.
Timeline
- FebruaryJack White mocked Trump's appearance and record on international conflict in a social media post.
- August 2025Jack White described Trump as a danger to the world in a social media statement.
- MondayDonald Trump spoke at a rally in Nebraska and made comments regarding Iran and California cities.
- TuesdayJack White posted a response to Trump's rally comments on Instagram.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Rolling Stone, Variety.
