“We had to use a small venue because we didn’t have Secret Service protection,” he explained.
The campaign did not provide further details about the claims, leaving it unclear whether these threats are recent or if they refer to previous incidents.
As of now, there has been no comment from the Iranian government regarding these claims. However, it is worth noting that in the past, the government has denied any allegations of attempting to interfere in US affairs.
According to CBS News, the Secret Service acknowledged that they faced significant challenges while ensuring the security of the United Nations General Assembly’s annual meeting in New York.
However, there is no evidence suggesting that any agents were deliberately prevented from protecting Trump at the request of Harris or Biden.
According to an anonymous Secret Service official who spoke with CBS News, the agency’s primary responsibility is ensuring the safety and security of over 140 world leaders in the face of a constantly evolving global threat level.
In his post on Truth Social, Trump expressed his frustration, stating that they complained vehemently but were ultimately powerless to take any action.
The campaign rally was initially planned to be held outdoors at an airport on Saturday but was eventually relocated to a smaller indoor venue.
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