Biden Orders Pentagon to Review Trump's Request for Military Aircraft Amid Iran Threat

Oct 11, 2024, 08:31 PM

Former President Donald Trump's campaign has made an unprecedented request for military aircraft and vehicles to enhance his security during the final weeks of the 2024 presidential campaign. This request includes the use of military jets, expanded flight restrictions over his residences and rallies, and an array of military vehicles for transport. The campaign's heightened security measures come after intelligence briefings indicated that Iran is actively plotting to assassinate Trump. The FBI has not ruled out Iran's involvement in recent assassination attempts on the Republican nominee. Trump's campaign has also sought additional security measures such as ballistic glass in seven key battleground states and decoy planes to mitigate the threats. President Joe Biden has directed the Pentagon to review and potentially approve these requests, emphasizing the severity of the threats against Trump.