In an unprecedented move, former President Donald Trump’s campaign has requested military aircraft and heightened security measures, citing concerns of an alleged Iranian threat against him. The Trump team is seeking military planes, additional flight restrictions over his residences and rallies, and military vehicles for transport as the election race intensifies.
This request follows two recent alleged assassination attempts on Trump, which some in his inner circle suspect, without concrete evidence, were linked to Iran, according to reports from The New York Times and The Washington Post. However, no evidence has surfaced to confirm any Iranian involvement.
In modern U.S. history, no presidential candidate has been granted military transportation during a campaign. Vice President Kamala Harris, as an incumbent official, uses Air Force Two for travel and receives military protection, underscoring the rarity of the Trump campaign’s request. The calls for enhanced security reflect rising anxieties within Trump’s campaign circle, though intelligence sources have not substantiated claims of an Iranian threat.
