Iran Plotted Its Own Assassination Bid on Trump: CNN
The Secret Service reportedly upped its security of former President Donald Trump in the weeks prior to Thomas Crook’s attempt on Trump’s life, after foiling an Iranian assassination plot.
“Secret Service learned of the increased threat from this threat stream,[The] NSC directly contacted USSS at a senior level to be absolutely sure they continued to track the latest reporting,” a senior national security official familiar with the Iranian plot told CNN. “USSS shared this information with the detail lead, and the Trump campaign was made aware of an evolving threat. In response to the increased threat, Secret Service surged resources and assets for the protection of former President Trump. All of this was in advance of Saturday.”
Crook’s assassination attempt reportedly has no links to the Iranian plot at this time, according to CNN’s sources.