Donald Trump’s campaign is reevaluating its travel arrangements following confirmed threats of assassination from Iran — and rumors of potential anti-aircraft missile attacks.
The Secret Service is advising the campaign to limit the use of Trump’s Boeing 757, known as “Trump Force One,” for security reasons.
According to unverified reports, there is fear that Iranian agents have smuggled shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles over the chaotic U.S.-Mexico border and are plotting to shoot down Trump’s private jet.
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U.S. intelligence officials recently briefed Trump about Iran’s threats. Trump acknowledged the threat on his Truth Social platform, writing, “Big threats on my life by Iran. Moves were already made by Iran that didn’t work out, but they will try again.”
While Iranian threats are confirmed, reports of shoulder-fired anti-air missiles smuggled across the U.S.-Mexico border remain unverified. Nonetheless, the campaign is taking all potential threats seriously.
“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,” Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung stated.
The University of Alabama confirmed Trump’s planned attendance at a football game on September 28, but acknowledged his travel plans may be altered.
“The safety of our campus is and will remain our top priority, and UAPD will work closely with the U.S. Secret Service and other law enforcement partners to coordinate security,” the university said in a statement.
These security concerns follow two recent assassination attempts on Trump. At a North Carolina event, Trump said, “My profession is a very dangerous one,” adding, “Presidents? I don’t want to tell you the percentage. But it happens to be a very dangerous profession.”
The campaign is now considering using multiple smaller aircraft for travel, a significant change from Trump’s preference for his highly visible private jet.