California Leaders Slam Trump Remarks on Iran, L.A., San Diego

“The Washington Examiner reports California leaders are furious over Trump's Nebraska rally remarks, which opponents read as saying Iran could take out Los Angeles and San Diego.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Midday Movers
Published 12:54 PM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Washington Examiner: “California officials furious over Trump’s Los Angeles San Diego Iran remarks”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 12:54 PM ET on Midday Movers, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Los Angeles, San Diego, Southern California, Iran, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: White House defends Trump's Iran remark on LA, San Diego (October 6).

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Washington ExaminerCalifornia officials furious over Trump’s Los Angeles San Diego Iran remarks

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Washington Examiner reports California leaders are furious over Trump's Nebraska rally remarks, which opponents read as saying Iran could take out Los Angeles and San Diego.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorChip, a rally in Nebraska causing a stir in California? That's the longest commute any sentence has ever made.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVera, it's like a corn maze that somehow ends in a press conference! I love Nebraska. Favorite state.