Secret Service investigates threats against Barron Trump after video released in Iran
The United States Secret Service has launched a formal investigation following the appearance of a video broadcast by Iranian state television that contains direct threats against Barron Trump, the youngest son of former President Donald Trump. The audiovisual material, approximately three minutes long, exposes locations frequented by the young man, including Trump Tower in New York, under a graphic that poses the question of where to attempt on his life.
The United States Secret Service is aware of the video and is investigating any content that may be perceived as a threat to those under our protection. For operational security reasons, we do not comment on protective intelligence matters.
Nate Herring, Secret Service spokesperson
A context of high diplomatic tension
This incident is part of a series of hostilities and threats from hardline sectors in Iran, intensified following the geopolitical events that have marked the relationship between Washington and Tehran in recent years. According to security reports, this video is part of a media campaign that includes monitoring the movements of the presidential family and suggestions of direct attacks.
- The video was broadcast by the IRIB network, a state-run media outlet whose director is appointed directly by the Iranian supreme leader.
- U.S. authorities constantly adjust their security protocols based on global intelligence information.
- Although threats against Melania Trump had been recorded previously, this is the first time Barron Trump has been singled out as a specific target in this type of material.
Security protocols under constant review
The security of the Trump family has been subject to strict protection measures due to a history of high-level threats, which have even compromised the official travel logistics of the former president. U.S. federal agencies maintain permanent vigilance against any attempt at retaliation following the death of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in 2020.
The authorities have reiterated that, although the dissemination of this type of video does not guarantee an imminent attack, it is processed as critical information to assess the level of risk and determine if it is necessary to increase protection measures around members of the Trump family. The case remains under exhaustive analysis while security perimeters are reinforced in places frequented by the young man.
