President Donald Trump is on the campaign trail ahead of the US mid-term elections, and he's prompted some backlash amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.   

Speaking at a rally in Nebraska, the US President suggested Iran could potentially 'take out' an American city, and used Los Angeles and San Diego as examples.     

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says this has raised questions over whether Trump was joking or misconstrued a statement.  

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President Donald Trump is on the campaign trail ahead of the US mid-term elections, and he's prompted some backlash amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Speaking at a rally in Nebraska, the US President suggested Iran could potentially 'take out' an American city, and used Los Angeles and San Diego as examples.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says this has raised questions over whether Trump was joking or misconstrued a statement.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump suggesting Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles or San Diego

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