US intelligence agencies recently briefed presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign headquarters about the threat of an assassination attempt against him by Iran, CNN reported on Sunday, citing informed sources.
According to the channel, US intelligence informed the Trump campaign about “new signs that Iran plans to step up attacks against the politician and members of his entourage.” No additional information on this topic is provided in CNN’s material.
The shooting took place on Sunday at a Florida golf club where Trump was staying. According to authorities, Secret Service agents opened fire on the intruder, who was hiding in the bushes. The man fled and tried to escape in a car, but was arrested. An AK-47 assault rifle with a telescopic sight, two backpacks and a GoPro camera were found at the scene where he was found. The FBI joined the investigation; US authorities consider the incident to be an attempt to assassinate Trump.