Trump Requests Military Aircraft and Vehicles Amid Iran Threats in Final Weeks of Campaign

Oct 11, 2024, 05:24 PM

Donald Trump's campaign has made an extraordinary request for military aircraft and vehicles to enhance his security during the final weeks of the presidential campaign. This request comes amid threats from Iran, which allegedly include assassination attempts on the former president. The campaign has also asked for expanded flight restrictions over Trump's residences and rallies, and ballistic glass protection across seven key battleground states. The FBI has not ruled out Iran's involvement in recent assassination attempts, although there is no concrete evidence linking Iran to these threats. Additionally, Trump has begun traveling with additional decoy planes and splitting his motorcade to enhance security. The Washington Post reports that the campaign is expressing concern about the Secret Service's ability to protect him.