Secret Service responds to Iranian regime's vile threat against Barron Trump
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The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed it is investigating a menacing video from Iranian state media targeting Barron Trump, as the regime escalates its hostility toward American leaders and their families.
The U.S. Secret Service said it is aware of a video broadcast by Iranian state media that appears to threaten Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Donald Trump.
"The U.S. Secret Service is aware of the video and investigates anything that can be perceived as a threat toward our protectees," spokesperson Nate Herring said, adding that details cannot be disclosed for operational security reasons. The agency indicated it is conducting a protective intelligence investigation. Iranian media have a disturbing history of issuing threats against the president and his family, especially following the justified U.S. operation that eliminated Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This event, which came after decisive U.S. and Israeli military actions in Iran, has provoked the regime's propaganda machine to target innocent Americans, demonstrating the ongoing threat posed by hostile foreign powers.