Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has claimed to have received a warning of ‘real and specific threats from Iran’ to assassinate him, according to his campaign. Trump, who recently received an intelligence briefing, stated on social media that he is taking the threats seriously and has increased security around him. The campaign spokesman confirmed that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) warned Trump of the threats from Iran, aimed at destabilizing the United States. The ODNI acknowledged the briefing but did not provide any specifics.
This is not the first time accusations of Iranian interference in US affairs have been made. Trump had previously accused Iran of hacking his campaign and distributing sensitive documents. Iran has denied these allegations and rejected claims of trying to kill Trump earlier this year after a gunman opened fire at a rally in Pennsylvania.
Furthermore, a Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran recently pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged plot to assassinate Trump in retaliation for the killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani. Federal authorities are also investigating an apparent assassination attempt on Trump at his Florida golf course, though there is no indication of Iranian involvement.
Overall, the warning of threats from Iran against Trump has raised concerns about potential interference in the upcoming presidential election. Law enforcement officials are working to ensure Trump’s safety and to prevent any disruption to the election process. Despite the ongoing tensions and accusations, it remains to be seen how this situation will impact the political landscape leading up to the November 5 election.
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