Secret Service Says It's Aware of Iranian Video Threat Against Barron Trump
The video reportedly shows locations where the president's 20-year-old son might be found, with a suggested $10 million reward.
The U.S. Secret Service said it is "aware" of a video posted by Iranians that threatens President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron, according to an agency spokesperson.
"The U.S. Secret Service is aware of the video and investigates anything that can be perceived as a threat toward our protectees," said Nate Herring, a Secret Service spokesperson. "Out of concern for operational security, we do not discuss matters of protective intelligence," he added.
The video reportedly depicts various locations where Barron Trump, 20, might be found, apparently in connection with a plot to kill him. The video's end suggests there could be a $10 million reward tied to the threat.
Iran has publicly directed threats toward President Trump and members of his family dating back to his first term. Trump has been a top target of Iranian leadership since he ordered the 2020 airstrike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, and sources have indicated particular sensitivity surrounding threats from Iran and its proxies against the president.
"I don't think it's any secret, it's been in the media, that Iran has publicly said they want to kill President Trump," Deputy Director of the U.S. Secret Service Matt Quinn told reporters at an event last month.
This is a developing story.
This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI), in accordance with our editorial policy.
