U.S. president says Iranian leaders view him as top target at NATO summit

The U.S. president told a NATO summit gathering in Ankara that Iranian leaders view him as their number one target. He linked the designation to the elimination of Iranian leaders and warned that the status could place him in danger.

The president addressed the gathering in the Turkish capital and described Iran’s leadership as scum. He connected the characterization directly to his own security status during the same speech.

“I may be gone too, because I’m their number one target,” the president said. “I’m their number one target because they are scum,” he added. The remarks were carried by multiple outlets covering the summit proceedings.