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White House Confirms Tracking Intensified Iranian Threats Against Trump for Years

Oct 15, 2024, 01:00 PM

The White House has confirmed that it has been closely tracking Iranian threats against former President Donald Trump and former Trump administration officials for years. Recent reports indicate that these threats have intensified, with U.S. intelligence officials briefing Trump last month about 'real and specific threats' from Iran to assassinate him. Michael Waltz has called for military plane protection in response to the threats. Interviews with individuals close to Trump and federal officials reveal the deep concern within Trump's campaign regarding the two assassination attempts and threats, and how the American security apparatus has responded.