Iran plot to kill Trump prompted Secret Service to boost protection before rally shooting
- Donald Trump's security was increased following US authorities learning of an Iranian assassination plot, as confirmed by national security officials.
- The US Secret Service and Trump's campaign were informed about the threat, resulting in heightened security measures.
- The security boost was in response to the reported Iranian plot to harm Trump, according to a US national security official.
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Iranian threat prompted boost to Trump security
WASHINGTON — A threat on Donald Trump's life from Iran prompted additional security in the days before Saturday's campaign rally, but it was unrelated to the assassination attempt on the Republican presidential nominee, two U.S. officials said Tuesday, as law…
CNN reports US received intel of Iranian plot to assassinate ‘criminal’ Trump weeks ahead; White House declines comment
WASHINGTON DC, July 17 — The United States received intelligence in recent weeks about an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump, CNN said on Tuesday, and a US official said the Secret Service shared details of an increased threat with the Trump campaign. The White House declined to comment, but said there were no indications that the suspected shooter in Saturday's attempted assassination of Trump had any foreign or domestic …
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