US President Donald Trump suggested that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego, two liberal cities in California, at a rally in Nebraska on Monday night.[8159068][8148181][8150227] Governor Gavin Newsom has sharply denounced Trump's comments, calling them 'deranged and dangerous' and saying they are 'unacceptable' for a president.[8159068] Trump's remarks were seen as a joke by some, but others have expressed concern that the US president's words could embolden Iran and fuel further violence.[8150227] The US president's comments come as the US and Iran are engaged in a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.[8150227]