Australia Unmarked Graves Probe; Trump Iran Remarks Draw Backlash
“Also, Axios reports California leaders blasted Trump after a rally remark about Iran: let them take out Los Angeles and San Diego.” — Gloria Vance, on air
At a glance
- First reported by Axios: “Trump remarks that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles, San Diego draw backlash”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 10:16 AM ET on Market Hours, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Los Angeles, San Diego, Australia, Iran, Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: Newsom Slams Trump Iran Remark; Informa Buys Events Firm (October 6).
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- AxiosTrump remarks that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles, San Diego draw backlash
What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAlso, Axios reports California leaders blasted Trump after a rally remark about Iran: let them take out Los Angeles and San Diego.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe White House says he was misunderstood.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMisunderstood. Like a fire alarm at a library. Thank you, Gloria. Every speech needs an editor, and possibly a seatbelt.
The story so far
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- Bombers Pulled From UK Base; FBI Director Engaged · The New York Times
- Bombers Pulled From UK; Court Won't Block Media Merger · Breitbart
- Newsom Slams Trump Iran Remark; Informa Buys Events Firm · Bloomberg.com
- Australia Unmarked Graves Probe; Trump Iran Remarks Draw Backlash (this story)
- White House defends Trump's Iran remark on LA, San Diego · BBC
- California Leaders Slam Trump Remarks on Iran, L.A., San Diego · Washington Examiner
- Russia Plague Warning Deleted; LA, San Diego React to Iran Remark · New York Post
- Bipartisan Outrage Over Trump's Iran 'Take' Cities Remark · Al Jazeera
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