Trump 'Mental Decline' Speculation Mounts After He Says Iran Can 'Take Out' San Diego at Recent Rally

The comments were made as Trump addressed soaring fuel prices during what the supplied report describes as his war against Iran.

He portrayed the cost as 'a small price to pay' for security, while also saying the conflict would be over 'very soon' even though Iran 'might keep going'.

Trump Remarks at Nebraska Rally

Trump initially framed the situation as a temporary burden. 'Remember, with the war, it's just artificial. It's a little bit high, it's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe,' he told the crowd.

He then raised the prospect of Iranian attacks on two Californian cities. 'They can take out a city. Let them take, let them take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay,' Trump said.

Reports said Trump repeated his assurance that the conflict would end soon, but added: 'It's going to be over with very soon. It's essentially almost over with and they might keep going a little longer.'

Trump Remarks Draw Newsom Condemnation

Newsom responded on X, describing the president's language as dangerous. 'After sending the National Guard and Marines to occupy California, Donald Trump is now saying our foreign enemies should 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego. He is deranged and dangerous,' the governor wrote.

His post set out his interpretation of Trump's remarks, rather than an official finding about their legal or national-security implications.

The report also cited users of the platform who described the comments as treasonous and called for Trump to face consequences. One wrote: 'He should be in prison for saying that. Killing Americans....treason,' while another said: 'He should have been walked out in handcuffs for treason.'

A third commenter wrote: 'Treason. Any President that isn't willing to defend each and every inch of the United States is a traitor. This is impeachable,' and another expressed disbelief that a president would suggest a foreign country could attack US cities. Those posts are reactions, not findings by a court or law-enforcement authority.

Trump Mental Decline Speculation Revived

Social media users also linked the Nebraska comments to questions about Trump's health, describing them as evidence of 'mental decline'. Such posts represent online opinion, and the reports offered no medical assessment connecting the rally remarks to his health.

They said that the US President was diagnosed with a chronic vein condition last year after being seen with swollen ankles. Reports also say he has been seen with bruising to both hands and accused of nodding off during high-profile meetings and events, claims that have fuelled concern about his health since he returned to office.

The White House has dismissed concerns about his health, maintaining that he remains in 'excellent' condition.