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2024 - 9 - 25

Trump on a Target: Iran's Assassination Plot and the 2024 Election Circus!

2024 Election - Assassination Threats - Campaign Finance - Donald Trump - Election Campaign - Iran - Kamala Harris

Donald Trump is in the spotlight once again, this time for alleged Iranian assassination plots as he plunges into the 2024 election chaos!

Former President Donald Trump has found himself the center of attention—not just for his candidacy in the 2024 presidential election but also due to concerning reports about an Iranian assassination plot targeting him and other prominent U.S. figures. U.S. intelligence officials have informed Trump, warning him of "specific threats" that come unrelated to the two recent incidents. This alarming news adds to the tension as Trump navigates the turbulent waters of American politics, where he must now contend with deadly international intrigues while juggling his campaign.

In the race for the presidency, Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are painting drastically different economic visions for America. Both candidates are taking their messages to the swing states, where the electorate is still grappling with post-pandemic realities. Harris recently addressed the Economic Club of Pittsburgh, aiming to present her approach as a clear contrast to Trump's proposals. As both candidates vie for voters' attention, one thing is clear: the stakes have never been higher, and the rhetoric is only getting hotter.

What’s more, Trump's campaign has cut ties with some online fundraising vendors and reduced the commission retained by those that remain. This strategic pivot reflects a closer look at his campaign finances, as the former president finds himself trailing Vice President Harris in fundraising efforts. As the 2024 race intensifies, every dime and every dollar are coming under scrutiny, and managing funds effectively has become a critical aspect of the campaign strategy.

Interestingly enough, this situation isn’t just about politics—it cross-references with the influence of tech moguls like Elon Musk, who openly supports Trump. Musk views the former president as a fellow victim of state intervention, lending a narrative of accountability for big tech enthusiasts who have found themselves embroiled in controversies. This intersection of technology, political aspirations, and international threats paints a surreal portrait of modern American politics.

On a lighter note, did you know that Trump, while being a polarizing figure, still enjoys a significant following in tech circles? It's like a soap opera that includes political intrigue and tech battles all in one! Moreover, while assassination plots are certainly grave, they are but a drop in the ocean of drama that is the race for the White House, only further stoking the fire of what’s expected to be a wildly unpredictable 2024 election cycle!

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Donald Trump briefed on suspected Iranian assassination plot (The Guardian)

US intelligence officials warn Republican presidential nominee of 'specific threats' unrelated to two recent attempts.

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Opinion | Why Does Elon Musk Love Donald Trump? It's Not Just ... (The New York Times)

Trump's backers in tech see him as a fellow victim of the state and a shield they need to escape accountability.

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Donald Trump Cut Ties to Some Online Fund-Raisers (The New York Times)

The campaign also reduced the commission retained by the remaining vendors, as the former president falls behind Vice President Kamala Harris in the cash ...

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Election 2024 live updates: Trump returns to N.C.; Harris delivering ... (The Washington Post)

Get the latest news from the 2024 campaign trail in the contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.

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Harris and Trump are offering radically different visions of ... (Yahoo Finance)

Vice President Harris will speak Wednesday before the Economic Club of Pittsburgh where, according to a senior Harris campaign official, she will unveil a third ...

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Iran trying to assassinate Donald Trump, other US leaders, officials say (USA TODAY)

Confirmation of Tehran's intentions comes a day after intel officials briefed Trump on the alleged plots as payback for US killing an Iranian general.

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Harris and Trump share dueling economic visions as they campaign ... (CNN)

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are campaigning in battleground states today as they race to make their economic pitch to ...

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Trump briefed on alleged assassination threats by Iran, his ... (Reuters)

The campaign said intelligence officials told them Iranian threats have heightened in the past few months.

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Threats to Trump May Prompt Changes in Travel Plans and Event ... (The New York Times)

Secret Service officials have advised altering routines and rethinking rally locations, after threats from Iran and two assassination attempts.

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Trump implicates Iran, without evidence, in assassination attempts ... (Reuters)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Wednesday said Iran may have been behind recent attempts to assassinate him and suggested that if he were ...

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Republicans follow Trump's lead of icing out Zelensky (CNN)

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Trump blasts Iran as security officials warn of rise in foreign threats (ABC News)

Former President Donald Trump let out his ire over Iran at a rally Wednesday following reports from security officials that the country is targeting him.

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Trump rips FBI, suggests apparent assassination attempts may have ... (Politico)

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Trump campaign briefed on Iranian threats but officials decline to ... (PBS NewsHour)

U.S. intelligence officials say they have met with Donald Trump's campaign amid what the campaign says are “real and specific” threats on the candidate.

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Will blow your country to smithereens: Trump blasts Iran amid death ... (India Today)

Former US President Donald Trump blasted Iran, saying it will be "blown to smithereens" if the Islamic country is involved in assassination attempts on ...

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Trump briefed on "threats from Iran to assassinate him," his ... (Axios)

Former President Trump said early Wednesday after his campaign announced intelligence officials had briefed him on Iran's efforts to assassinate him that he ...

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Attorneys for Trump to argue for reversal of $454 million fraud ... (ABC News)

Lawyers for former President Trump return to court Thursday seeking to reverse the ruling from a New York judge that held him liable for business fraud.

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Judges to hear arguments in Donald Trump's appeal of civil fraud ... (Business Standard)

As Donald Trump hits the homestretch of his White House run, the former president's lawyers are heading to a New York appeals court in a bid to overturn a ...

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Appeals court hears arguments over Trump's $454m civil fraud ... (The Guardian)

Ex-president's defense claims New York attorney general wanted to punish his 'highly successful' Wall Street dealings.

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Trump lawyers to ask appeals court to toss $489 million civil fraud ... (CBS News)

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and his company will argue that an appeals panel should throw out the February ruling in his civil fraud case.

What we know about Iran's alleged threats to assassinate Trump (Delaware First Media)

American intelligence officials briefed former President Donald Trump on threats from Iran to assassinate him. A Trump campaign spokesman says the focus was ...

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Trump campaign says US intelligence warned of Iran assassination ... (BBC News)

Donald Trump was told of "real and specific threats from Iran to assassinate him", his campaign says.

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Watch live: New York court considers Trump appeal of $464 million ... (The Hill)

A New York appeals court on Thursday is considering former President Trump's appeal of a multimillion-dollar judgment against him and his business empire.

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Trump's $450 Million Civil Fraud Case Goes To Appeals Court ... (Forbes)

A New York appeals court will consider Thursday whether to uphold the ruling finding former President Donald Trump and his associates liable for ...

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Will Trump have to pay his huge fraud judgment? Appeals court ... (USA TODAY)

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and New York Attorney General Letitia James faced questions Thursday in his $478 million civil fraud appeal.

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Donald Trump the "Lucky Loser" - ABC listen (ABC)

Former President Donald Trump's path from celebrity to Commander in Chief has been in part due to his business success and the claims that he is a ...

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2024 campaign: Harris meets with Zelensky as Trump faces hearing ... (CNN)

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are racing to make their pitch to voters ahead of Election Day. Follow here for the latest ...

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Harris to Meet With Zelensky as Trump Campaigns in Michigan ... (The New York Times)

Vice President Kamala Harris will greet President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in Washington, before visiting the border with Mexico on Friday.

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Trump Election Case Judge Has a Major Decision to Make on ... (The New York Times)

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