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Trump says California cities could face threats during the Iran conflict
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Trump said he would sign an executive order waiving the off-road-use restriction, allowing anyone to buy tax-exempt red-dyed diesel for any purpose; the fuel is typically used in farm and construction equipment.
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Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts faces independent Dan Osborn in a race described as unexpectedly competitive, according to polls.
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The article reports that Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent gas prices sharply higher. In an August interview, University of Chicago political scientist John Mearsheimer argued that Trump had lost the war and had no way to regain leverage over Iran.
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Trump had previously predicted in September that the war would end immediately after the midterm elections, despite saying at the Nebraska rally that it was nearly over.
President Donald Trump told a Nebraska campaign rally that Iran could attack Los Angeles or San Diego as a 'small price to pay' for U.S. military victory, according to Daily Star. The comment drew swift criticism from California officials. Trump also claimed the Iran war was nearly over and fuel prices would soon fall, while campaigning for Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts ahead of the midterm elections.
Trump's Controversial Iran Remarks at Grand Island Rally
At the rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, Trump suggested Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles or San Diego as part of the ongoing conflict, LA Times reported. He framed potential attacks on major U.S. cities as an acceptable cost for national and global security. The remark sparked immediate backlash from California leaders and other critics.
AOL News noted the comment was possibly made in jest, though critics took it seriously. Yahoo News reported that California Governor Gavin Newsom and journalist Jim Acosta were among those torching Trump over the dare to Iran. The controversy dominated reaction to his campaign appearance.
Ricketts Race Becomes Unexpectedly Competitive Battleground
Trump traveled to Nebraska to campaign for Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts, who faces independent challenger Dan Osborn. Recent polls describe the race as unexpectedly competitive. Trump's appearance was meant to boost Ricketts ahead of the midterm elections, though the Iran comments overshadowed the endorsement.
Trump Promises Diesel Tax Break and War Timeline
Trump announced plans to sign an executive order waiving restrictions on red-dyed diesel fuel. The move would let anyone buy the fuel, typically reserved for farm and construction equipment, for any purpose while avoiding taxes. He also claimed the Iran conflict was nearly over and predicted fuel prices would drop soon.
Expert Skepticism Over Trump's Iran War Predictions
In an August interview, University of Chicago political scientist John Mearsheimer argued Trump had already lost the war and had no leverage over Iran. This contradicts Trump's claim the conflict is nearing an end. Trump previously predicted in September the war would finish immediately after the midterms.
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