White House defends Trump's Iran remark on LA, San Diego
“California Governor Gavin Newsom called the remarks deranged. The White House says Trump was warning about the risk of a nuclear Iran.” — Chip Darnell, on air
At a glance
- First reported by BBC: “White House defends Trump comment to let Iran 'take out' LA and San Diego”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 10:17 AM ET on Market Hours, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: San Diego, White House, Iran, Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: Australia Unmarked Graves Probe; Trump Iran Remarks Draw Backlash (October 6).
The real story
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- BBCWhite House defends Trump comment to let Iran 'take out' LA and San Diego
What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe BBC reports the White House is defending a Trump comment about letting Iran take out Los Angeles and San Diego.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom called the remarks deranged. The White House says Trump was warning about the risk of a nuclear Iran.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorChip, the BBC's editor flags oil and defense spending.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAs a bull, I say every geopolitical wobble is a discount rack with a flag on it.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVera, that is a bold take, and I respect any take that comes with a clearance sticker!

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOpinion: the markets are up point seven percent and shrugging. They have the emotional range of a parking meter.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorParking meters are underrated. I once spent an entire county fair weekend just admiring one in Ohio. Anyway, the White House says he was misunderstood.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEvery politician is misunderstood, Chip. It's the only job where you can say something wild and then blame the audience's hearing.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOur desk takes no side. Both parties get the same amount of eye-rolling, and I hand it out like free samples at a mall.
The story so far
- Air Force One Access Fight; Taiwan Surveillance Arrest · The New York Times
- Newsom Slams Trump Iran Remark; Informa Buys Events Firm · Bloomberg.com
- Australia Unmarked Graves Probe; Trump Iran Remarks Draw Backlash · Axios
- White House defends Trump's Iran remark on LA, San Diego (this story)
- 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
- U.S. Futures Dip as Iran Mocks U.S. Economy, Per Benzinga · Benzinga
From the archive: everything BBN aired on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · the World archive · all months

