Russia Plague Warning Deleted; LA, San Diego React to Iran Remark

“Next, the Guardian says people in Los Angeles and San Diego are horrified by the president's suggestion that Iran could take out their cities.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on The Recap
Published 7:07 PM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by New York Post: “Russia accused of covering up plague outbreak — as travel warnings and news of lab death disappear”, with reporting from The Guardian.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:07 PM ET on The Recap, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: San Diego, Russia, Iran, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: California Leaders Slam Trump Remarks on Iran, L.A., San Diego (October 6).

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New York PostRussia accused of covering up plague outbreak — as travel warnings and news of lab death disappear
The GuardianLA and San Diego residents ‘horrified’ by Trump’s comment: ‘obsessed with us’

What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDeleting a plague warning is a bullish move, Chip. Zero warnings means zero bad news. That's just math, and I have a tattoo about it.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNext, the Guardian says people in Los Angeles and San Diego are horrified by the president's suggestion that Iran could take out their cities.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCondemnation came from across the political spectrum!
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorLocals say San Diego has multiple naval bases. Also a record heatwave. These people are already being cooked, and now they're being talked about.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd hey, the USMNT plays Canada at eight tonight in Saint Paul! Soccer and a heatwave, my two favorite things to not be in!