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  "id": 3268947,
  "title": "US Secret Service 'aware' of video threat against Barron Trump, spokesperson says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/us-secret-service-aware-of-video-threat-against-barron-trump",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T13:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News (US)",
    "slug": "abc-news-us",
    "url": "https://abcnews.com/US/us-secret-service-aware-video-threat-barron-trump/story?id=135932558"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "The video reportedly depicts various locations where the president's youngest son might be.",
  "key_points": [],
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘Where to kill Barron Trump?’ Iran state TV airs chilling video; US reacts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/where-to-kill-barron-trump-iran-state-tv-airs-chilling-video-us-reacts",
        "published": "2026-08-25T11:42:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Secret Service confirms awareness of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump’s life",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/secret-service-confirms-awareness-of-iranian-state-media-video",
        "published": "2026-08-25T11:58:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Trump says executions of Iranian protesters must stop",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/trump-says-executions-of-iranian-protesters-must-stop",
        "published": "2026-08-25T12:19:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Secret Service confirms awareness of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump’s life",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/secret-service-confirms-awareness-of-iranian-state-media-video-3260517",
        "published": "2026-08-25T12:23:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Egypt Independent",
        "title": "Iranian media reports long lines and temporary closures at gas stations in Tehran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/iranian-media-reports-long-lines-and-temporary-closures-at-gas",
        "published": "2026-08-25T12:30:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "US Secret Service Aware Of Iran TV Threat Against Barron Trump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/us-secret-service-aware-of-iran-tv-threat-against-barron-trump",
        "published": "2026-08-25T13:40:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "US Secret Service aware of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/us-secret-service-aware-of-iranian-state-media-video-threatening",
        "published": "2026-08-25T13:59:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Secret Service confirms awareness of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump's life",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/secret-service-confirms-awareness-of-iranian-state-media-video-3283812",
        "published": "2026-08-25T14:11:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}