What to Know About the Apparent Iranian Threat Against Barron Trump
The U.S. Secret Service has said it is “aware” of the threat.
Barron Trump, the 20-year-old son of former U.S. President Donald Trump, has been the target of a video threat allegedly released by Iranian state media. The video, broadcast by Iran's state-run Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), claims to outline methods for killing Barron Trump, who is described as being under surveillance.
The video also references various locations where Barron is present, including his studies and Trump Tower in New York, as well as his security arrangements. It suggests a $10 million reward for anyone who can carry out the assassination. However, the U.S. Secret Service has not independently verified the claims in the video and maintains operational security, refusing to discuss details of protective intelligence.
The incident comes amid a history of threats against Trump and his family from Iran, following the U.S.'s targeted airstrike on Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in 2020 and the subsequent war with Iran.
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