Trump Doubles Down on Iran Remarks; DNC Sues Over Ad Funds

“Next, Fox News reports the Democratic National Committee is suing, alleging the administration directed twenty million dollars in federal funds toward ads meant to boost Republicans before the midterms.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Futures & Crypto Overnight
Published 9:32 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Hill: “Trump doubles down on California comments: 'Let them hit San Diego, let them hit Los Angeles'”, with reporting from Fox News.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 9:32 PM ET on Futures & Crypto Overnight, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Los Angeles, San Diego, Southern California, Iran, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Iran Strike Prep, ECB Succession, MLB Playoffs (October 7).

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The HillTrump doubles down on California comments: 'Let them hit San Diego, let them hit Los Angeles'
Fox NewsDNC lawsuit accuses Trump administration of diverting $20M in federal funds for 'propaganda' ads

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Hill reports President Trump doubled down at a Texas rally on Wednesday on his Iran remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Hill says he added that the U.S. would not let such a scenario play out.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCalifornia, I love you, and I hear your drive-throughs are incredible!
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorChip, I've seen traders panic over a missing lunch order. Now a rally line sends the whole West Coast reaching for the antacids.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorStill, I'm calling it a gift.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNext, Fox News reports the Democratic National Committee is suing, alleging the administration directed twenty million dollars in federal funds toward ads meant to boost Republicans before the midterms.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat's an allegation, and the administration's side isn't in our data. Twenty million dollars buys a lot of ads and zero dignity, which Washington has plenty of anyway.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBoth parties, one big strip mall of lawsuits! Everybody's hungry, and the buffet is your tax money. I love this country!