This episode is part 7 of examining common claims about something Donald Trump said.
As we examine each trope let's ask ourselves "Did Trump really say that?!"
Context is king. There can be more than meets the eye than what media will often have us believe.
In part 7 we dissect one hoax from Donald Trump's rally in Nebraska on October 5, 2026 (and his rally in Texas on October 7):
- The "Let Iran attack two California cities" hoax
Sources Cited:
"Trump invites Iran to 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego" [YouTube video], The Independent, October 6, 2026.
"Joe Biden says a vital part of preparing for hurricanes is to get vaccinated" [YouTube video], Biden’s Buddy, April 29, 2024.
"Trump doubles down on San Diego, Los Angeles missile comments: 'We're not going to let that happen'" [YouTube video], The Hill, October 8, 2026.
Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom), "After sending the National Guard and Marines to occupy California," October 5, 2026, 7:56pm.
Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice), "Let’s be clear: The President is advocating for an attack," October 5, 2026, 9:15pm.
Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi), "The words of an American President weigh a ton," October 6, 2026, 12:49pm.
Senator Adam Schiff (@SenAdamSchiff), "The President says the Iran war will end 'very soon.'," October 5, 2026, 8:54pm.
Xavier Becerra (@XavierBecerra), "Thirteen million Californians call LA and San Diego counties home," October 5, 2026, 9:02pm.
Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA), "The President of the United States suggested that a foreign government attack Los Angeles," October 5, 2026, 9:43pm.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria (@MayorToddGloria), "San Diego is not expendable," October 7, 2026, 1:52pm.
David Leavitt (@DavidLeavitt), "I can’t believe I have to say this," October 6, 2026, 2:22pm.
Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders), "I can’t believe we have to say this," October 6, 2026, 10:43pm.
Rep. Mike Levin (@RepMikeLevin), "No American city and no American’s life is a “small price to pay.”," October 10, 2026, 9:56pm.
Taija PerryCook, "Did Trump say of Iran, 'Let 'em take out' LA and San Diego?" Snopes.com, Updated October 8, 2026.
David Emery, "Did Biden Wear a Hard Hat Backwards in Photo Op with Construction Workers?" Snopes.com, Updated January 27, 2024.
"Trump Rally in Nebraska on 10/05/26," Rev.com, October 6, 2026.
Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump), "The Fake and Artificial News is out there," October 08, 2026, 12:59pm.
See Also
"Did Trump Really Say That?!" [Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
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