India, Oct. 7 -- At a midterm campaign rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, on Monday, President Donald Trump spoke about the ongoing war with Iran and its impact on gas prices. He said the higher prices would be temporary and were a small price to pay for keeping the country safe.

Trump was arguing that the war was necessary to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear threat. He said the resulting increase in gas prices was temporary and worth the security benefits.

He said, "And again, remember, with the war, it's just artificial. It's a little bit high. It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe. They can take out a city. Let 'em take out Los Angeles, let 'em take out San Diego. This is a very small price ...