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US Secret Service 'aware' of video threat against Barron Trump, spokesperson says

The video reportedly depicts various locations where the president's youngest son might be.

US Secret Service 'aware' of video threat against Barron Trump, spokesperson says

The U.S. Secret Service is aware of a video posted by Iran that threatens President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, according to a spokesperson for the agency. The video allegedly shows various locations where Barron Trump may be present, with the intention of harming him, and suggests a $10 million reward for his death.

The Secret Service is investigating the matter and maintains that they scrutinize any potential threats to their protectees. However, they do not disclose sensitive intelligence information for operational security reasons. Iran has a history of making threats against President Trump and his family since his first term in office, following the airstrike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in early 2020.

President Trump has been a primary target of Iran's leadership due to this incident, and there has been heightened sensitivity surrounding potential threats from Iran and its allies. Deputy Director of the U.S. Secret Service, Matt Quinn, confirmed during a recent event that Iran has openly expressed its desire to kill President Trump, a point that has been widely reported in the media.

This situation remains under investigation and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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