U.S. intelligence recently uncovered an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump, raising alarms just days after an attempted assassination at a rally. Despite the threat, officials found no links between the shooter and any foreign or domestic accomplices. In response to the increased risk, the Secret Service boosted security measures, deploying drones and specialized teams to protect Trump. While Iran denies involvement, the situation highlights ongoing tensions stemming from past U.S. actions, including the airstrike that killed a top Iranian general. With Trump making his first public appearance post-attack, the stakes have never been higher.

According to U.S. officials speaking to CBS News, intelligence has recently uncovered an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump. However, the 20-year-old gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks’ failed attempt on Trump’s life on Saturday did not involve any foreign or domestic accomplices.

The Secret Service was informed by the National Security Council once they became aware of the increased threat. In response, the Secret Service expanded tools and resources in June to better safeguard Trump. Drones, robotic dogs, members of the Counter Assault and Counter Sniper teams, and other resources were made available reports CBS News.

According to CBS News, the intelligence involves U.S.-obtained human source information and goes beyond mere gossip.

The extent of the Iranian plot’s detection remains unclear, but the Iranians have long harbored animosity against Trump, primarily due to his leadership of the 2020 attack that resulted in the death of Iranian commander Gen. Qasem Soleimani.

“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,” said NSC spokesperson Adrienne Watson. “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. These threats arise from Iran’s desire to seek revenge for the killing of Qassem Soleimani. We consider this a national and homeland security matter of the highest priority.” 

Although it could not comment on any specific threats, the Secret Service stated that it “takes threats seriously and responds accordingly.”

Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement, “The Secret Service and other agencies are constantly receiving new potential threat information and taking action to adjust resources, as needed.”

The claims have been dismissed by Iranian officials as “malicious,” and foreign ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani stated on Wednesday that Tehran “strongly rejects any involvement in the recent armed attack against Trump.”

Regarding the claims of prior conspiracies against Trump, Iran’s UN envoy described them as “unsubstantiated and malicious.”

The announcement was made while Milwaukee was hosting the Republican National Convention. With a bandage covering his right ear, Trump made his first public appearance since the shooting on Saturday night to formally nominate Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate.

A spokesman for the Trump campaign stated on Tuesday, “We do not comment on President Trump’s security detail.”

Following the botched assassination attempt on Saturday, the Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security as a whole are coming under intense scrutiny. The gunman wounded Trump, murdered one bystander, and gravely wounded two more before being shot and killed by a Secret Service sniper.

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