Official confirmation from the White House or the Pentagon regarding the approval of fighter jet escorts

Trump Campaign Requests Military Aircraft, Vehicles Amid Iran Assassination Attempts

Oct 11, 2024, 06:15 PM

Donald Trump's presidential campaign has significantly boosted security measures following a series of cyberattacks and assassination attempts allegedly linked to Iran. The campaign has adopted specialized, encrypted mobile phones and secure laptops to protect staff. Additionally, Trump has requested military aircraft, military vehicles, and expanded flight restrictions over his residences and rallies for the final weeks of the campaign. These measures come after intelligence briefings indicated that Iran is actively plotting to kill him. The campaign has also requested ballistic glass protection across seven key battleground states and has started using decoy planes. The Secret Service's ability to protect Trump has been a concern, prompting extraordinary and unprecedented requests for enhanced security. President Joe Biden has directed the Pentagon to consider these requests, including fighter jet escorts for Trump's remaining campaign travel.