Staff Reports
Federal authorities recently uncovered an Iranian-backed plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump, highlighting the chilling reality of radical Muslim elements operating in the United States. The notion of terrorists living among Americans isn’t new, but the revelation of Iranian operatives embedded within the country raises critical alarms that conservative Americans have long suspected. These agents, it seems, had access to some pretty dangerous hardware: surface-to-air missiles capable of demolishing Trump’s airplane, a fun little toy belonging to the man known for his larger-than-life persona and his oh-so-patriotic “Trump Force One.”
A recent expose by a Politico reporter, who enjoyed a backstage pass to Trump’s 2024 campaign entourage, details the diligent efforts by the FBI and Secret Service to thwart threats against the former president. Among these threats, two plots came disturbingly close to succeeding, showing that the danger was more real than a hypothetical “what if.” For instance, a drone was shot down by agents when it appeared to be shadowing Trump’s motorcade—a scenario that sounds ripped straight from an action movie, yet unfortunately reflects the grim reality of modern political life.
Concerns over Iranian interference took on a more urgent tone following a shooting incident in Butler, Pennsylvania, which nearly claimed Trump’s life. While the perpetrator (not linked to the Iranian regime…yet) seemed to be a lone 20-year-old with questionable judgment, the specter of possible similar attacks certainly loomed large. In the following days, the ever-watchful Secret Service found themselves in a frenzy of precautionary measures, including an incident where a man named Ryan Routh was caught in a rather alarming scenario, aiming a rifle at Trump while he enjoyed a round of golf at Mar-a-Lago. Because nothing says, “I’m on vacation” like dodging bullets.
Trump faced even more assassination attempts than we were aware of 😳 https://t.co/dVjSo3xlLB
— Jenna Ellis 🐊 (@realJennaEllis) February 10, 2025
In light of these threats, the Secret Service escalated their protective tactics to the point of redirecting Trump onto alternate aircraft, swapping his jet for decoy options, effectively creating a high-stakes game of aircraft hide-and-seek. The lengths to which agents went exemplify their commitment to protect the former president, even deploying electromagnetic stun guns to neutralize a rogue drone flying over Trump’s motorcade. Such drama was kept relatively quiet, far removed from the average American’s daily concerns—who knew government agents were busy playing both air marshal and drone whisperer?
Amidst this barrage of threats, Trump publicly laid down the law against Iran, unapologetically vowing that any attack on him or any U.S. official would result in a retaliatory response so devastating, it would make the wrath of a thunderstorm seem like a gentle breeze. His memorable warning about “obliteration” encapsulates the unyielding resolve that many Americans admire about Trump. His controversial style may rile up the left, but his willingness to confront genuine threats speaks volumes to conservatives rallying for safety and security in a world increasingly riddled with danger.
