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Trump Requests Military Aircraft and Vehicles Amid Iran Threat, Biden Directs Pentagon

Oct 11, 2024, 04:27 PM

Donald Trump’s campaign has made an unprecedented request for military aircraft and vehicles to enhance his security during the final weeks of the presidential campaign. The request includes military jets for travel, expanded flight restrictions over his residences and rallies, ballistic glass protection across seven key battleground states, and fighter jet escorts. These measures come amid concerns over an alleged assassination threat from Iran, although there is no concrete evidence linking Iran to recent assassination attempts on the Republican nominee. The FBI has not ruled out the possibility of Iran's involvement. President Biden has directed the Pentagon to meet Trump's new requests for beefed-up security. Trump's campaign has expressed concerns about the Secret Service's ability to provide adequate protection.