U.S. Secret Service reviews protection for Barron Trump after Iranian threat video

U.S. Secret Service reviews protection for Barron Trump after Iranian threat video

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The U. S. Secret Service said it is reviewing protection options for Barron Trump after an Iranian state-run video threatened the president’s son and referenced his online accounts, and officials declined to disclose operational details.

The agency also placed three officials on administrative leave while a misconduct probe proceeds and confirmed it continues to monitor the same video. Secret Service officials had previously acknowledged awareness of the broadcast, which Iranian state television aired, claiming it could track Barron Trump and announcing a $10 million bounty on him.

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August 29, 2026
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Secret Service reviews protection options for Barron Trump after Iranian video
Secret Service reviews protection options for Barron Trump after Iranian video

NewsNation • 29 Aug 19:36

The U.S. Secret Service is assessing how to safeguard Barron Trump following a video aired by Iranian state media that referenced his online accounts, while officials said no operational details would be disclosed.

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August 26, 2026
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Three Secret Service officials placed on leave as agency probes misconduct and notes Iran threat to Barron Trump
Three Secret Service officials placed on leave as agency probes misconduct and notes Iran threat to Barron Trump

Fox News • 26 Aug 12:26

The Secret Service placed three officials on administrative leave pending a misconduct investigation and confirmed it is monitoring a video that threatens President Trump’s son, Barron.

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August 25, 2026
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U.S. Secret Service investigates Iranian video threatening Barron Trump
U.S. Secret Service investigates Iranian video threatening Barron Trump

Fox News • 25 Aug 20:34

The Secret Service confirmed it is examining a video aired on Iranian state television that depicts locations linked to Barron Trump and offers a $10 million reward for information on his whereabouts.

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Secret Service confirms awareness of Iranian video perceived as threat to Barron Trump
Secret Service confirms awareness of Iranian video perceived as threat to Barron Trump

AP News • 25 Aug 11:57

The U.S. Secret Service said it is aware of a video aired by Iranian state media that appears to threaten President Donald Trump's son and is investigating the matter.

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US Secret Service monitors Iranian broadcast that threatens Barron Trump
US Secret Service monitors Iranian broadcast that threatens Barron Trump

CNN • 25 Aug 03:23

The Secret Service confirmed it is investigating a state-run Iranian video that appears to call for killing President Donald Trump's son, Barron Trump.

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August 24, 2026
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Iranian state media airs video alleging knowledge of Barron Trump's whereabouts and claims $10 million bounty
Iranian state media airs video alleging knowledge of Barron Trump's whereabouts and claims $10 million bounty

New York Post • 24 Aug 12:34

Iranian television broadcast a three-minute video asserting it can track Barron Trump and alleging a $10 million bounty on him, a claim that could not be independently verified.

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