The media lied to you, again. Trump did not say Iran should ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego

The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego on October 8, 2026, following a 321-day deployment in the Persian Gulf, including 265 days at sea without a port visit. The return was marked by emotional family reunions and acknowledgment of the mission's difficulty, which included intense combat in the conflict with Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met the crew to praise their effectiveness, though reports of low morale and eight suicide attempts among the strike group highlighted the toll of the extended deployment. Simultaneously, a controversy exists regarding claims that President Trump suggested Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego, with one source labeling these reports as media fabrication.

The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego on October 8, 2026, following a 321-day deployment in the Persian Gulf, including 265 days at sea without a port visit. The return was marked by emotional family reunions and acknowledgment of the mission's difficulty, which included intense combat in the conflict with Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met the crew to praise their effectiveness, though reports of low morale and eight suicide attempts among the strike group highlighted the toll of the extended deployment. Simultaneously, a controversy exists regarding claims that President Trump suggested Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego, with one source labeling these reports as media fabrication.