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US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his remarks about the possibility of Iran "destroying" cities in the state of California were misunderstood, and that he was actually referring to the need for people to bear the rise in gasoline prices.
Trump made these remarks during a political rally in the state of Nebraska on Monday while speaking about the economic sacrifices Americans make in times of war.
He said at the time, "Again, remember, it (the cost) is only artificial in light of the war, it is a little high, it is a small price to pay. We are paying a small price to maintain the security of the world and the security of our country. They could destroy a city. Let them destroy Los Angeles, let them destroy San Diego. This is a very small price, and it will be over very soon."
Leaders of the Democratic Party in California and leaders from the Republican Party quickly criticized these remarks.
Trump said in a post on the Truth Social platform today, "What I was talking about is that the temporary rise in gasoline prices is a small price to pay in exchange for Iran not having a nuclear weapon."
He continued, "If you want to see a high price, can you imagine what the situation would be if they bombed San Diego or Los Angeles or both?" adding that he loves both cities.
Trump had previously ignored concerns regarding the cost of living resulting from the war with Iran.
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