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politics23 hours ago•29 min saved

Barron Trump Lives Quiet Life Shielded by Security Amid Iran Threats

Barron Trump, age 20 and a sophomore at NYU, is living a notably reclusive life under a security bubble as threats to his father, Donald Trump, escalate, including a video from Iranian hardliners and a $10 million bounty. Melania Trump has requested privacy for her son, and Secret Service protection has been extended. Barron spends summers at Bedminster and maintains private spaces at home, while pursuing low‑profile ventures such as a herbal energy drink startup and cryptocurrency investments; he was last seen publicly at the World Cup final, highlighting the contrast with his siblings’ more public lives.

via New York Post|

#assassination-attempts #barron-trump #donald-trump

world14 days ago•19 min saved

Poland says it thwarted Russian bid to assassinate American in Warsaw

Polish security services say a Russian national working for Russian intelligence was arrested in Warsaw in a plot to kill a U.S. citizen of Ukrainian origin, with U.S. intelligence assisting, marking the first known Russian assassination attempt on a U.S. citizen on NATO soil.

via The Washington Post|

#assassination-attempts #national-security #poland

world19 days ago•8 min saved

Drone War Expands to Executives on the Battlefield

As Russia and Ukraine race in drone warfare, attackers are increasingly targeting the leaders and engineers behind drone programs, with incidents such as a car bombing near Yekaterinburg injuring a Russian drone chief and an assassination attempt on another executive; authorities have not publicly attributed these to Ukraine, but experts warn that removing a single engineer or founder can stall production and shipments, even as AI-driven autonomous tech shapes the battlefield and defense-supply chains tighten security.

via foxnews.com|

#assassination-attempts #defense-supply-chain #drones

politics3 months ago•21 min saved

Quarter of Americans doubt White House correspondents’ dinner shooting was real

A NewsGuard survey finds about 24% of Americans believe the April shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner was staged, with Democrats and younger adults more likely to doubt its authenticity, highlighting the spread of conspiracy theories and growing distrust in government and media; an indicted suspect faces charges related to the incident.

via The Washington Post|

#assassination-attempts #conspiracy-theories #donald-trump

justice4 months ago•23 min saved

California man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump at the White House dinner

31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, was charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump after allegedly trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner with a shotgun and pistol. He traveled across the country ahead of the event and faces potential life in prison, with prosecutors signaling additional charges as the case and security protocols for future events unfold.

via The Washington Post|

#assassination-attempts #justice #legal-proceedings

us-history2 years ago•6 min saved

Details Emerge on Trump Assassination Attempt and Attacker

The article provides a historical overview of assassination attempts and successful assassinations of U.S. presidents and presidential candidates, detailing incidents from Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865 to the attempted assassination of George W. Bush in 2005.

via PBS NewsHour|

#american-history #assassination-attempts #political-violence

international-affairs2 years ago•1 min saved

Ukraine's Spy Chief Confirms Multiple Attempts to Assassinate Putin

Ukrainian military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov admitted in an interview that there have been multiple unsuccessful attempts to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin acknowledged the threat but assured that security measures are in place. Budanov also warned of a potential large-scale Russian offensive and noted the difficult situation for Ukraine's Armed Forces. Additionally, Ukraine's Security Service recently thwarted a plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelensky and other top officials.

via Новая газета. Европа|

#assassination-attempts #international-affairs #kyrylo-budanov

international-politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Ukraine Spy Chief Confirms Multiple Assassination Attempts on Putin

Ukrainian military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov claimed that there have been several unsuccessful attempts to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin, though he did not provide evidence or details. The Kremlin responded by emphasizing the president's safety. Budanov suggested that Putin's death would have a profound impact on Russia, likening it to the reaction following the death of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#assassination-attempts #international-politics #kyrylo-budanov

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Zelensky's Warning: Russia's Ongoing Threats and Ukraine's Dire Future

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed in an interview that he has lost count of the number of assassination attempts made on his life by Russia since the invasion in 2022. He stated that at least "five or six" plots have been foiled by Ukraine's intelligence services. Zelensky emphasized the resilience of the Ukrainian people in their determination to defeat Russia and expressed their unwillingness to compromise or give up their lands. He also disclosed the code name of Russia's latest mission to oust him, called "Operation: Maidan 3," with a deadline set for the end of the year. Despite the lack of progress on the battlefield, Zelensky remains committed to fighting for a just peace and believes that Russia does not want to end the war.

via New York Post |

#assassination-attempts #conflict #politics

international-affairs2 years ago•9 min saved

Iranian Dissidents Speak Out: Abductions and Assassination Attempts Exposed

Iranian dissidents, including former American government officials, are facing abductions and assassination attempts by Iran's regime. Tehran is hiring hitmen around the world to intimidate and eliminate perceived enemies. The threats have been deemed credible, leading to round-the-clock protection for targeted individuals. Iran's efforts are becoming more frequent and bolder, often targeting vocal Iranian activists living abroad. The regime uses proxies, including criminals, to carry out their operations, providing deniability. The international community, particularly the United States, is urged to address these acts of aggression, which are seen as acts of war.

via CBS News|

#assassination-attempts #international-affairs #iran