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US Secret Service aware of Iranian video threat to Barron Trump

The U.S. Secret Service has acknowledged awareness of a video from Iranian state television that allegedly discussed a plot to assassinate Barron Trump, the youngest son of former President Donald Trump. The video reportedly claimed that Trump's son was being tracked and that a $10 million bounty had been offered for his killing. The Secret Service stated that it investigates all potential threats to protectees but declined to comment further on operational security matters. AI

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US Secret Service aware of Iranian video threat to Barron Trump

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    US Secret Service says it is aware of Iranian video threat to Barron Trump

    The US Secret ⁠Service is aware ⁠of a video ⁠broadcast by Iranian state television discussing a potential plot to assassinate US President Donald Trump’s youngest son, a spokesman said on ‌Tuesday. “The US Secret Service is aware of the video and investigates anything that can be…