In what is now the third known assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life, intelligence officials have uncovered yet another plot by Iran to take out the former president. That’s right—Trump’s campaign revealed Tuesday that the Islamic Republic has been actively trying to kill the Republican candidate, making it clear that Tehran sees him as a serious threat.
In a plot that seems ripped straight out of a spy novel, the regime in Tehran is so rattled by Trump’s no-nonsense approach to foreign policy that they’ve resorted to sending assassins to eliminate him, according to Trump’s campaign and recent reports. It’s no surprise—after all, it was Trump who ordered the 2020 airstrike that took out Iran’s top general, Qasem Soleimani. Iran’s leadership has been stewing ever since, making no secret of their desire for revenge.
But this isn’t just rhetoric anymore. According to Trump’s campaign, intelligence officials have uncovered “real and specific threats” from Iran to assassinate him, and let’s be honest, this isn’t something to take lightly. Iran isn’t exactly known for empty threats, and they’ve already made it clear that destabilizing America is a goal. Trump’s Campaign Communications Director, Steven Cheung, laid it out: Iran is not only aiming to assassinate Trump but is also looking to “sow chaos” here at home. These threats have ramped up in the last few months, right as we head into another presidential election. Coincidence? Hardly.
“Intelligence officials have identified that these continued and coordinated attacks have heightened in the past few months, and law enforcement officials across all agencies are working to ensure President Trump is protected and the election is free from interference,” Cheung said.
“Make no mistake, the terror regime in Iran loves the weakness of Kamala Harris, and is terrified of the strength and resolve of President Trump. He will let nothing stop him or get in his way to fight for the American people and to Make America Great Again.”
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One of the men arrested for his involvement, Asif Merchant, was caught right before hopping on a plane—his bags packed for either Iran or Pakistan, where he apparently had families in both countries. Merchant’s plans, outlined in chilling detail in FBI documents, involved scouting a Trump rally and sending a report back to Tehran about security details like body scanners and guards. His mission? Assassinate Trump, with Tehran offering a cool $1 million bounty. Federal agents nabbed him just in time, but the fact that this plot got as far as it did is terrifying.
And here’s the kicker—while Trump’s enemies try to paint him as a “danger to democracy,” the real danger comes from foreign adversaries like Iran, who clearly see him as a threat to their plans. Let’s not forget: Iran had no issue with the weak leadership of the Obama-Biden era, and they certainly wouldn’t be too troubled by the idea of Kamala Harris in charge. But Trump? His strength and willingness to confront Iran head-on is exactly what has them on edge.
While some may downplay this as a fringe conspiracy, let’s not kid ourselves. Iran has been dedicated to eliminating political figures for decades, and with Soleimani’s death still a sore spot for the regime, they’re dead set on revenge. The FBI and Secret Service have already had to step up protection for Trump after these assassination attempts, including one that saw him grazed by a bullet at a rally. Yet the media seems disturbingly quiet on this front, as if the prospect of a foreign government plotting to kill a former U.S. president isn’t newsworthy enough.
Make no mistake: this goes beyond politics. It’s about national security, and the fact that a hostile foreign regime is actively trying to kill a U.S. presidential candidate should send shockwaves through the country. But instead, we’re seeing a lot of silence. Maybe it’s time we wake up to the reality that strong leadership isn’t just a campaign slogan—it’s what keeps enemies like Iran at bay. And as these plots reveal, those enemies are more real than ever.
