What's happened
Donald Trump has been briefed on new assassination threats from Iran, coinciding with two recent attempts on his life. His campaign claims these threats aim to destabilize the U.S. as Trump adjusts his campaign strategies amid heightened security concerns.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to The Guardian, Trump's campaign spokesman Steven Cheung stated that intelligence officials identified 'real and specific threats from Iran to assassinate [Trump]'. This aligns with reports from Axios, which noted that Trump believes he will be targeted again following a briefing on an Iranian plot. The New York Times highlighted that Trump's team is considering changes to his travel plans due to security concerns, reflecting the heightened risks he faces. Meanwhile, The Independent reported that Trump criticized the Biden administration for limiting his campaign's security, suggesting a political angle to the security issues at play.
How we got here
Trump's campaign has faced increasing security challenges, including two assassination attempts in recent months. Intelligence officials have warned him of ongoing threats from Iran, linked to past U.S. military actions.
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