U.S. Intelligence Tracked Potential Iranian Plot to Harm Trump Before Gunman's Attack

U.S. officials revealed that Iranian threats to Trump were monitored before a failed assassination attempt. The Secret Service's security efforts were unsuccessful as a 20-year-old local man managed to shoot at Mr. Trump during an outdoor rally in Butler, Pa. The Trump campaign was only informed of a general increase in threats, without specifics on the Iranian angle.

Iranian Threats and Failed Security

Despite the prior monitoring of Iranian threats, the security measures in place failed to prevent the shooting incident at the outdoor rally in Butler, Pa. This raised concerns about the effectiveness of the security protocols in such high-risk scenarios.

Trump Campaign's Limited Information

The Trump campaign's knowledge of the threat landscape was restricted to a general notification of increased threats. The lack of specific information about the Iranian angle could potentially have impacted the overall security preparedness for the event.