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White House aide: Trump did not call for attacks on US cities but explained how he's preventing them
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· October 6, 2026
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Key points The White House Communications Director addressed the issue on social media, stating that the president's words have been misunderstood. President Donald Trump's comments at a recent rally have been clarified by the White House.
President Donald Trump's comments at a recent rally have been clarified by the White House. According to officials, Trump was explaining his efforts to prevent attacks on US cities, not suggesting he wanted them to happen. The comments were made in the context of discussing the Iran war and its impact on gas prices.
The White House Communications Director addressed the issue on social media, stating that the president's words have been misunderstood. The director attributed the confusion to a "media freakout" that is not based in reality.
Further details on the clarification and the original comments are available from the source, providing more context on the White House's explanation of Trump's remarks.
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Category: parks Published: October 6, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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