WASHINGTON: The United States received intelligence in recent weeks about an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump, CNN said on Tuesday (Jul16), and a US o
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump walks during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, Jul 15, 2024. 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 accomplices.
"These threats arise from Iran’s desire to seek revenge for the killing of Qassem Soleimani. We consider this a national and homeland security matter of the highest priority," she said.A US official said that on learning of the increased threat, the National Security Council contacted the Secret Service, which added resources and assets for Trump's protection.
"From the perspective of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Trump is a criminal who must be prosecuted and punished in a court of law for ordering the assassination of General Soleimani. Iran has chosen the legal path to bring him to justice," Iran's statement said.who shot at Trump on Saturday was able to access a roof overlooking the rally and open fire, grazing Trump's ear,
President Joe Biden has ordered an independent review of how the gunman could have come so close to killing Trump, and the Secret Service also faces probes from Congress. We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.
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