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Trump’s claims were later supported by his campaign spokesperson, Steven Cheung, who issued a statement to NBC News. Cheung confirmed that Trump had been briefed earlier that day by U.S. intelligence officials about “real and specific threats” aimed at destabilizing the country and assassinating Trump. “Intelligence officials have identified that these continued and coordinated attacks have heightened in the past few months, and law enforcement officials across all agencies are working to ensure President Trump is protected and the election is free from interference,” Cheung said.
A spokesperson for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence confirmed the briefing but refused to provide any further details regarding the threats or the specific individuals involved. Both the Iranian mission to the United Nations and the Biden campaign declined to comment on the matter.
This is not the first time the former president has been the target of an assassination attempt. Security around Trump was notably heightened after a shooting incident on July 13th, in which a gunman came dangerously close to taking his life. A review of the security failure revealed significant gaps in the Secret Service’s readiness to handle the situation. Agents were found to be inadequately trained, unable to coordinate effectively with local law enforcement, and lacking the necessary equipment to monitor the attacker before he opened fire.
The aftermath of the shooting led to increased scrutiny of the Secret Service, with several high-profile security changes following the incident. According to reports, days after the shooting, the Biden administration publicly acknowledged the Iranian plot targeting Trump. This revelation prompted acting Secret Service Director Robert Rowe to authorize additional security measures, giving Trump access to a larger security team.
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Despite these efforts, the Secret Service remains under intense scrutiny, with critics questioning the agency’s ability to prevent similar incidents in the future. A preliminary report released by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday shed light on some of the agency’s ongoing struggles. The report found that agents were given little time to familiarize themselves with unmanned drones tasked with patrolling Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Additionally, the report criticized the lack of communication between ground units and counter-snipers tracking the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, who ultimately found an unsecured vantage point on a rooftop near the rally. Crooks fired multiple shots, striking Trump and fatally wounding another individual, while two more people were critically injured.
The revelation of yet another assassination plot has intensified concerns about Trump’s security and the potential for further attacks. The Secret Service, still dealing with the fallout from the July shooting, faces mounting pressure to close any remaining security gaps and ensure that such a scenario does not repeat itself.
