GOP House candidate from San Diego criticizes Trump comments on Iran – US politics live

Jim Desmond pushes back after president says losing Los Angeles and San Diego would be ‘small price to pay’ Q&A: The Iran war is unpopular, but will it cost Trump the midterms? Our reporters answer your questions Sign up for Breaking News US email Jim Desmond, the Republican candidate for a competitive San Diego based House seat has pushed back on Donald Trump’s comments at a rally in Nebraska on Monday, where the president said that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego, and it would be “a small price to pay for keeping the world safe”. Desmond said that he “vehemently” disagrees with Trump’s comments. Continue reading...