New Book Reveals Heightened Security Measures for Trump Amid Alleged Iranian Assassination Threats
The Trump campaign reportedly used decoy planes and motorcades after warnings of Iranian operatives in the U.S. during the 2024 election.
- Law enforcement warned Trump’s campaign in 2024 of Iranian operatives in the U.S. with access to surface-to-air missiles, sparking fears of an assassination plot.
- Security concerns led to the use of a decoy plane, with Trump flying separately from his staff on a private jet owned by a supporter, Steve Witkoff.
- The Secret Service disabled a drone following Trump’s motorcade in Pennsylvania using an electromagnetic weapon, highlighting the level of perceived threats.
- Incidents like a thwarted assassination attempt at Trump’s Florida golf club and warnings of motorcade attacks further heightened security measures.
- Trump has publicly stated he instructed his team to retaliate against Iran if he were assassinated, while also expressing interest in a nuclear peace agreement.