--- title: "Newsom directs threat monitoring after Trump Iran comments" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/newsom-directs-threat-monitoring-after-trump-iran-comments" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/newsom-directs-threat-monitoring-after-trump-iran-comments" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/newsom-directs-threat-monitoring-after-trump-iran-comments.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/newsom-directs-threat-monitoring-after-trump-iran-comments" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-10-07T08:25:11.416Z" source_reported: "2026-10-07T07:24:07.000Z" updated: "2026-10-07T08:25:11.416Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 55 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-07T09:30:20.654529+00:00" --- # Newsom directs threat monitoring after Trump Iran comments *California governor responded to remarks made by the former president at a Nebraska rally.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named body, but relies on anonymous sourcing for Trump's exact words. - Craft 55 of 100, higher is better. Reporting is clear, but lacks direct quotes from all affected parties and context for Trump's remarks. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headline promises a strong reaction, but the body details a measured response and differing interpretations. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered the State Threat Assessment Center to monitor for potential threats. - The directive followed remarks by former President Donald Trump at a Nebraska rally suggesting Iran could target Los Angeles and San Diego. - Newsom called Trump "deranged and dangerous" in response to the comments. - A spokesperson for Trump claimed the remarks were not a threat but an example of what would happen if Iran had not been stopped. California Governor Gavin Newsom directed the State Threat Assessment Center to monitor potential threats after former President Donald Trump suggested Iran could target Los Angeles and San Diego. Trump made these remarks during a rally in Nebraska. Newsom responded by calling Trump "deranged and dangerous." ## Disagreement on Trump's intent A spokesperson named Cheung stated that Trump's remarks were not a threat but an illustration of what could have occurred if Iran had been prevented from obtaining nuclear weapons. Cheung did not provide an explanation for why Trump specifically mentioned cities like Los Angeles and San Diego, which are led by Democrats, in his example. The HuffPost report noted that the U.S. remains at war with Iran. ## What the coverage left out None of the reports printed below mention the crowd's reaction at Trump's rally, which the HuffPost report stated cheered his remarks. ## Who covered it Shares of the 8 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 50% (4) - Centre: 50% (4) - Right: 0% (0) 1 of 9 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-07T09:30:20.654529+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 8 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-07T10:15:19.742Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Reports from the left-rated outlets focused on Governor Newsom's directive and his strong reaction to Trump's comments. HuffPost, which provided a full report, highlighted Newsom's statement that he was directing the State Threat Assessment Center to monitor the situation in case foreign actors interpreted Trump's remarks as an invitation to target California. Newsom's characterisation of Trump as "deranged and dangerous" was also prominent. Joe.My.God. quoted Newsom calling the remarks "dangerous, if not treasonous," and noted the potential targeting of naval hubs. The Daily Item's digest also mentioned Newsom ordering threat monitoring following Trump's comments. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports, primarily digests, focused on the core event: Newsom ordering threat monitoring after Trump's comments about Iran targeting Los Angeles and San Diego. Mandatory's digest noted Newsom's "brutal 2-word reaction" to Trump's remark. The Lawton Constitution, Hanford Sentinel, and The Hill digests all stated that Newsom ordered the State Threat Assessment Center to monitor for threats following Trump's suggestion that Los Angeles and San Diego might be targeted in the conflict with Iran. The Hill digest also mentioned Newsom tagging the State Threat Assessment Center over Trump's Iran nuclear comments. ### Right No separate framing summary. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 1 - high: 5 - unknown: 2 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [The Nerd Stash](https://thenerdstash.com/donald-trump-wasnt-inviting-an-attack-california-locals-rip-gavin-newsom-after-he-orders-threat-center-to-monitor-trump-remarks) — ‘Donald Trump Wasn’t Inviting an Attack’: California Locals Rip Gavin Newsom After He Orders Threat Center to Monitor Trump Remarks - [Mandatory](https://mandatory.com/news/1866031-donald-trump-la-san-diego-remark-gavin-newsom-reaction) — Gavin Newsom Has Brutal 2-Word Reaction to Donald Trump’s ‘Take Out’ LA & San Diego Remark - [The Daily Item](https://dailyitem.com/wire/gavin-newsom-orders-threat-monitoring-after-trump-says-let-them-take-out-los-angeles/article_cb184867-d8d3-5b8f-962c-9295255faaf7.html) — Gavin Newsom orders threat monitoring after Trump says ‘let them take out Los Angeles’ - [The Lawton Constitution](https://swoknews.com/ap/national/gavin-newsom-orders-threat-monitoring-after-trump-says-let-them-take-out-los-angeles/article_a5073739-1a7a-53a0-b267-9bdc7b06053d.html) — Gavin Newsom orders threat monitoring after Trump says ‘let them take out Los Angeles’ - [Hanford Sentinel](https://hanfordsentinel.com/news/national/gavin-newsom-orders-threat-monitoring-after-trump-says-let-them-take-out-los-angeles/article_c3ab8e1b-fd70-5839-b00f-2f75584c6875.html) — Gavin Newsom orders threat monitoring after Trump says ‘let them take out Los Angeles’ - [HuffPost](https://huffpost.com/entry/newsom-says-state-to-monitor-threats-after-trump-says-iran-can-hit-democrat-led-cities_n_6ac53870e4b0613dcc56abaf) — Newsom Says State To Monitor Threats After Trump Says Iran Can Hit Democrat-Led Cities - [Joe.My.God.](https://joemygod.com/2026/10/newsom-ive-ordered-threat-assessment-for-california-after-trumps-dangerous-if-not-treasonous-remarks) — Newsom: I’ve Ordered Threat Assessment For California After Trump’s “Dangerous, If Not Treasonous” Remarks - [The Hill](https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/6131686-newsom-trump-iran-los-angeles-san-diego) — Newsom tags in State Threat Assessment Center over Trump’s Iran nuclear comments - [Politico](https://politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook-pm/2026/10/06/newsom-trump-california-comment-01108910) — Newsom orders threat monitoring after Trump's remarks ## Questions **What did Donald Trump say about Iran targeting US cities?** At a rally in Nebraska, former President Donald Trump suggested that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego, and that he would not care. He presented these remarks as an example of what would happen if Iran had not been stopped from obtaining nuclear weapons. **How did California Governor Gavin Newsom respond to Trump's comments?** Governor Gavin Newsom directed the State Threat Assessment Center to monitor potential threats. He also publicly called Donald Trump "deranged and dangerous" in response to the remarks made at the rally. **What explanation was given for Trump's comments?** A spokesperson named Cheung claimed that Trump's remarks were not a direct threat but an illustration of potential consequences if Iran had not been prevented from acquiring nuclear capabilities. Cheung did not explain why specific Democrat-led cities were mentioned. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/newsom-directs-threat-monitoring-after-trump-iran-comments. 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