What, Exactly, Did Trump Say About Iran Taking Out Los Angeles and San Diego?

President Trump sparked significant controversy after making comments regarding Iran taking out Los Angeles and San Diego. California officials reacted strongly, with some describing the remarks as being way out of line. While members of both political parties expressed uproar over the statements, a White House official defended the President, claiming his words were taken out of context. The administration further characterized the resulting public and political backlash as a media freakout regarding the specific comments.