Trump Briefed on Alleged Iran Threats to Assassinate Him, Campaign Says
Sep 25, 2024
Donald Trump was briefed by US intelligence on threats from Iran to assassinate him. Officials are taking steps to protect him and ensure the elections remain unaffected.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was warned by US intelligence officials about threats from Iran to assassinate him. According to Trump’s campaign, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) briefed him on Tuesday regarding these threats. The aim, according to intelligence officials, is to destabilize the US.
The campaign’s statement revealed that these threats have increased in recent months. The US government is working to protect Trump and ensure that the upcoming election on November 5 is not affected.
Iran has denied any involvement in the situation or attempts to interfere in US affairs. Iran’s representatives at the United Nations in New York, as well as the ODNI, did not immediately respond to requests for comment after the news broke.
A History of Alleged Plots
This briefing follows several incidents involving Iran and the US. Earlier this month, a Pakistani man with alleged links to Iran pleaded not guilty to charges connected to a plot to kill an American politician.
The man named Trump as a potential target, but authorities stated the plot was not a fully developed plan to assassinate the former president.
In addition, federal investigators are also looking into an alleged attempt on Trump’s life at his Florida golf course in mid-September.
They are also investigating a shooting that occurred at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13. So far, no direct link to Iran has been confirmed in either of these events.
Cyber Threats and Interference
The threat doesn’t stop at assassination plots. Last week, US government agencies announced that Iranian hackers had sent emails containing stolen material from Trump’s campaign.
These emails were sent to individuals involved in Democratic President Joe Biden's re-election campaign. The alleged aim was to sway the election.
Back in August, the United States accused Iran of conducting cyber operations against both presidential campaigns. Iran, however, denied all accusations of meddling in the US election.
The Upcoming Election
President Joe Biden stepped down as a candidate in late July, and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris replaced him as the main candidate. Harris is now running against Trump in a highly competitive race for the November 5 elections.
With the election date drawing closer, concerns about foreign interference, especially from Iran, have grown. US officials are taking steps to ensure the safety of both candidates and maintain the integrity of the election.
