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Post by nuevowavo on Jul 16, 2024 15:40:21 GMT -5
From the NY Times:
U.S. Detected Iranian Plot to Kill Trump Separate From Last Weekend’s Shooting
American intelligence agencies were tracking an Iranian assassination effort even before the attack on former President Donald J. Trump. But officials said the two were unrelated.
U.S. intelligence agencies were tracking what they considered a potential Iranian assassination plot against former President Donald J. Trump in the weeks before a gunman opened fire last weekend, several officials said on Tuesday, but they added that they did not believe the threat was related to the shooting that wounded Mr. Trump. The intelligence had prompted the Secret Service to enhance security for the former president before his outdoor campaign rally in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, officials said. Yet whatever additional measures were taken did not stop a 20-year-old local man from clambering on top of a nearby warehouse roof to shoot at Mr. Trump, grazing his right ear and coming close to killing him. The Trump campaign was told about the threat not long before Saturday’s shooting, according to a person briefed on the situation. The latest threat stems from Iran’s longstanding desire to take revenge for the strike ordered by Mr. Trump in 2020 that killed Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani, the Iranian security and intelligence commander responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American troops over the years. Reported Iranian threats against Trump administration officials like Mike Pompeo, the former secretary of state, and John R. Bolton, the former national security adviser, have resulted in government security details even after they left office.
“As we have said many times, we have been tracking Iranian threats against former Trump administration officials for years, dating back to the last administration,” Adrienne Watson, a spokeswoman for the National Security Council, said in a statement. “These threats arise from Iran’s desire to seek revenge for the killing of Qassim Suleimani. We consider this a national and homeland security matter of the highest priority.”
Ms. Watson emphasized that the Iranian plot was separate from the Butler assassination attempt. “The investigation of Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Trump is active and ongoing,” she said. “At this time, law enforcement has reported that their investigation has not identified ties between the shooter and any accomplice or co-conspirator, foreign or domestic.”
CNN previously reported on the Iran threat information. Alejandro N. Mayorkas, the secretary of homeland security, hinted at a threat emanating from overseas during a briefing on Monday at the White House.
“The threat landscape is very dynamic, both domestically with the rise of domestic violent extremism,” he said, adding that “of course, we have seen the foreign threat environment increase as well."
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Post by conchydong on Jul 16, 2024 15:51:57 GMT -5
If the secret service failed to stop a20 year old kid from almost succeeding in killing Trump then what would have happened if a professional hit man made his way into a rally?
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Post by james14 on Jul 16, 2024 16:02:05 GMT -5
Nah, the Iranians totally paid this guy to try and do the deed.
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Post by luapnor on Jul 16, 2024 16:21:26 GMT -5
The intelligence had prompted the Secret Service to enhance security for the former president before his outdoor campaign rally in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, officials said. Yet whatever additional measures were taken did not stop a 20-year-old local man from clambering on top of a nearby warehouse roof to shoot at Mr. Trump, grazing his right ear and coming close to killing him. If that is the best they can do... likely they were hoping the Iranian plot occurred and the kid just got in the way. I am sure Biden and his handlers(Israel) would love to start a war with Iran. |
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Post by illinoisfisherman on Jul 16, 2024 19:19:48 GMT -5
Our enemies are terrified of Trump.
Another reason to vote for him
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Post by Tarponator on Jul 16, 2024 19:22:12 GMT -5
You can vote for him for whatever reason you want, including made up ones.
One of our enemies wanted revenge on Trump.
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Post by resinhead on Jul 16, 2024 20:40:19 GMT -5
Good thing we never gave palllets of cash to Iran to fund their terrorism.
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Post by nuevowavo on Jul 18, 2024 12:37:27 GMT -5
Our enemies are terrified of Trump. Another reason to vote for him
You're saying Putin is terrified of Trump?
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Post by illinoisfisherman on Jul 18, 2024 12:38:07 GMT -5
Yes he is
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Post by cadman on Jul 18, 2024 12:42:01 GMT -5
Only thing Putin is afraid of is Trump gagging when he deep throats him. |
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Post by throttle on Jul 18, 2024 14:01:30 GMT -5
From the NY Times: U.S. Detected Iranian Plot to Kill Trump Separate From Last Weekend’s Shooting
American intelligence agencies were tracking an Iranian assassination effort even before the attack on former President Donald J. Trump. But officials said the two were unrelated.
U.S. intelligence agencies were tracking what they considered a potential Iranian assassination plot against former President Donald J. Trump in the weeks before a gunman opened fire last weekend, several officials said on Tuesday, but they added that they did not believe the threat was related to the shooting that wounded Mr. Trump. The intelligence had prompted the Secret Service to enhance security for the former president before his outdoor campaign rally in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, officials said. Yet whatever additional measures were taken did not stop a 20-year-old local man from clambering on top of a nearby warehouse roof to shoot at Mr. Trump, grazing his right ear and coming close to killing him. The Trump campaign was told about the threat not long before Saturday’s shooting, according to a person briefed on the situation. The latest threat stems from Iran’s longstanding desire to take revenge for the strike ordered by Mr. Trump in 2020 that killed Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani, the Iranian security and intelligence commander responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American troops over the years. Reported Iranian threats against Trump administration officials like Mike Pompeo, the former secretary of state, and John R. Bolton, the former national security adviser, have resulted in government security details even after they left office. “As we have said many times, we have been tracking Iranian threats against former Trump administration officials for years, dating back to the last administration,” Adrienne Watson, a spokeswoman for the National Security Council, said in a statement. “These threats arise from Iran’s desire to seek revenge for the killing of Qassim Suleimani. We consider this a national and homeland security matter of the highest priority.”
Ms. Watson emphasized that the Iranian plot was separate from the Butler assassination attempt. “The investigation of Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Trump is active and ongoing,” she said. “At this time, law enforcement has reported that their investigation has not identified ties between the shooter and any accomplice or co-conspirator, foreign or domestic.”
CNN previously reported on the Iran threat information. Alejandro N. Mayorkas, the secretary of homeland security, hinted at a threat emanating from overseas during a briefing on Monday at the White House.
“The threat landscape is very dynamic, both domestically with the rise of domestic violent extremism,” he said, adding that “of course, we have seen the foreign threat environment increase as well."
So that's what "enhanced security" looks like. It's time to clean house. |
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Post by throttle on Jul 18, 2024 14:06:36 GMT -5
Only thing Putin is afraid of is Trump gagging when he deep throats him. I notice that Putin only invades other countries when democrats occupy the White House. And Joe Biden did say of Russia when they were poised to invade Ukraine "It's one thing if it's a minor incursion and then we end up having a fight about what to do and not do..." Joe essentially green lighted the invasion. Way to go, democrats. www.npr.org/2022/01/20/1074466148/biden-russia-ukraine-minor-incursion |
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Post by Captj on Jul 18, 2024 14:23:48 GMT -5
You Trumpers are living in an alternate reality. Nobody "greenlighted" the Ukraine invasion. Read up on the Ukraine conflict before spewing falsehoods. Although Biden can't remember why he walked into the room, Trump will describe the room in terms not connected to reality (or the truth). What we need is leadership not tainted by lies or senility.
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Post by throttle on Jul 18, 2024 18:29:53 GMT -5
You Trumpers are living in an alternate reality. Nobody "greenlighted" the Ukraine invasion. Read up on the Ukraine conflict before spewing falsehoods. Although Biden can't remember why he walked into the room, Trump will describe the room in terms not connected to reality (or the truth). What we need is leadership not tainted by lies or senility. So you don't think Biden's "minor incursion" comment was provocative? Why not? |
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Post by Captj on Jul 19, 2024 6:34:00 GMT -5
You Trumpers are living in an alternate reality. Nobody "greenlighted" the Ukraine invasion. Read up on the Ukraine conflict before spewing falsehoods. Although Biden can't remember why he walked into the room, Trump will describe the room in terms not connected to reality (or the truth). What we need is leadership not tainted by lies or senility. So you don't think Biden's "minor incursion" comment was provocative? Why not? Provocative to who? Further, I don't pay much attention to statements by either Biden or Trump. Neither one seems to have a firm grip on reality. |
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