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Donald Trump: “The president of the United States should blow that country…”

Featuring: Donald Trump, Republican | President of the United States | National

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Donald Trump campaigning in Milwaukee

Published | Video Starts at 54:49

How would you handle Iran right now? Would you use us force? No, I wouldn't be around if they did that. But let's assume I'm not around. The president of the United States should blow that country [Iran] to smithereens because you can't do that. And the president should make a statement to that effect. But as you know, I mean, you're in danger right now. You are in danger now because of the, them and their challenge to me. (54:49–54:56)

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Asserts that the U.S. president should destroy Iran if it attacks.

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