Newsom Slams Trump Iran Remark; Informa Buys Events Firm

“The New York Times reports Governor Gavin Newsom called the president "dangerous and deranged" after Trump suggested Iran could "take out" Los Angeles or San Diego at a rally.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Gloria Vance on Europe Open
Published 3:17 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Bloomberg.com: “Informa to Buy Events Firm from Blackstone for £2.2 Billion”, with reporting from The New York Times.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 3:17 AM ET on Europe Open, by Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Gloria Vance.
Topics: Blackstone, San Diego, Southern California, Iran, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Asia Mostly Higher; Fuji Media Bids, Trent Jumps 13% (October 6).

The real story

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Bloomberg.comInforma to Buy Events Firm from Blackstone for £2.2 Billion
The New York TimesFury in California After Trump Suggests Iran Could ‘Take Out’ L.A. or San Diego

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe New York Times reports Governor Gavin Newsom called the president "dangerous and deranged" after Trump suggested Iran could "take out" Los Angeles or San Diego at a rally.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPer the Times, Mr. Trump said the Iran war was necessary to "keep the world safe."
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have been asked to leave countries for politer disagreements. California is not leaving quietly.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorBloomberg says Informa will buy an events firm from Blackstone for two point two billion pounds.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorPrivate equity sells a conference and somehow the lanyards survive. Marvelous.