Trump's Remarks on California Cities Spark Political Row
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President Trump spoke at a campaign rally. He talked about Iran and two cities in California. The cities are Los Angeles and San Diego.
Trump said something about letting Iran 'take out' these cities. His words caused a big reaction from people.
California Governor Gavin Newsom heard the comments. He called for the 25th Amendment. This is a rule in the US Constitution. It can remove a president from power if he cannot do his job.
A White House aide spoke about the rally. The aide said Trump did not ask for attacks on US cities. The aide said Trump was talking about how he stops attacks instead.
Many people are talking about what Trump really meant. The story is still new and people want more answers.
Vocabulary5 words
- campaign rally
- a big public event where a politician talks to supporters
- 25th Amendment
- a US rule about removing a president who cannot do the job
- Constitution
- the main set of rules for a country
- White House
- the place where the US president works
- aide
- a person who helps someone important
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1. At a campaign rally 2. Los Angeles and San Diego 3. False
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President Trump spoke at a _____. He talked about Iran and two cities in California.
Trump said something about letting Iran '_____' these cities.
California Governor Gavin Newsom called for the _____.
A White House _____ said Trump did not ask for attacks on US cities.
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