The Secret Service and Donald Trump’s campaign were informed of the threat before Saturday’s attack.
US intelligence agencies have received information that Iran is preparing an assassination attempt on presidential candidate Donald Trump, prompting the Secret Service to tighten security around the former president in recent weeks. CNN reported this on Tuesday, July 16.
Newspaper sources say there is no indication that Thomas Matthew Crooks, who shot the former president at a rally on Saturday, is connected to these Iranian intentions.
An unnamed US national security official said the Secret Service and the Trump campaign were briefed on the threat before Saturday’s rally.
“In response to the growing threat, the Secret Service has dramatically increased resources and means to protect former President Trump.
The Trump campaign has not said whether it has been briefed on the Iran threat.
“We do not comment on President Trump’s security measures. All questions should be directed to the United States Secret Service,” the campaign said in a statement.
Secret Service officials have repeatedly warned the Trump campaign against holding outdoor rallies, which pose greater risks than other measures where the agency could better control access, said the resources. According to the interlocutors, these warnings are more general.
National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said no links have yet been established between shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks and anyone else.
Iran has repeatedly vowed revenge for the January 2020 US military killing of commander Qasem Suleiman, which took place as part of an operation ordered by Donald Trump when he was president.
We remind you that during the election rally of Donald Trump in the city of Butler, Pennsylvania, an attempt was made on his life. Trump later said he was shot in the upper right ear and lost a lot of blood. The attacker was identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20 years old of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Police say he was shot.
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