- Iranian state TV aired a video titled ‘Where and how should we kill Barron Trump?’ claiming his movements are ‘fully monitored’, though these claims have not been independently verified.
- The video alleges that a girl bypassed Barron’s Secret Service protection, met him privately, and passed information to the programme’s makers, and that Barron communicates via Xbox away from his security detail.
- Towards the end of the video, the narrator suggested people were eagerly waiting to receive a $10 million reward.
- The US Secret Service says it is aware of the ‘Iranian’ threat to Barron Trump.
The US Secret Service is aware of a threatening video aired by Iranian state media, targeting Barron Trump, the youngest son of former President Donald Trump. The nearly three-minute video, broadcast by the Iranian broadcaster IRIB, claims to monitor Barron's movements and suggests a $10 million bounty for his killing.5
The video begins with a graphic reading: “Where to kill Barron Trump?!” and includes stylized graphics of locations associated with him, such as Trump Tower. It alleges that Barron’s movements have been “fully monitored” and claims that a girl managed to bypass his Secret Service protection to gather information.23
According to CNN, this video is part of a broader campaign from Iranian media targeting the Trump family, following previous threats against Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump. The Secret Service, while confirming awareness of the video, has not disclosed specific details due to operational security concerns. Nate Herring, a spokesperson for the agency, stated, “The US Secret Service investigates anything that can be perceived as a threat toward our protectees.”
The threats come amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran, particularly following the assassination of Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani in 2020. Iranian officials have repeatedly threatened retaliation, invoking the concept of “qisas” or retributive justice in their rhetoric.
This incident marks a significant escalation in threats from Iranian media specifically targeting Barron Trump, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions and the risks faced by the Trump family.
“The video claims Barron's movements are 'fully monitored' and alleges a girl bypassed his Secret Service protection, though Euronews could not independently verify these claims. It also suggests a $10 million reward and says Barron communicates via Xbox away from his security detail.”
The Indian Express
