Event Brief
Oct 8, 2026 at 5:09 PM ET
Trump clarifies ‘take out’ comment about Los Angeles
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
After three days of uproar, President Donald Trump clarified his comment about “take out” Los Angeles. Democrats and a Republican congressional candidate in San Diego had widely condemned the remarks; the supplied material does not state what clarification Trump gave.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump clarified his comment about “take out” Los Angeles.
WHEN: Oct 8, 2026 at 3:59 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump clarified the comment after it drew widespread condemnation.
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