Trump assassination threat from Iran, expert explains why | LiveNOW from FOX

Security around former President Donald Trump was reportedly already heightened last weekend when he was shot while speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
US officials revealed the reasoning for the increased security was a threat from Iran to assassinate the 2024 Republican presidential candidate. Iranian officials have denied the claims.
Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to explain the reasoning behind Iran's desire to "take out" Trump, including why Iran should truly fear his reelection.
A US Secret Service counter sniper took the shot that killed Thomas Matthew Crooks despite only being able to see his scope and the top of his eye and forehead due to the slant of the roof, officials told FOX News late Friday.
Crooks opened fire on former President Donald Trump at his July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, striking Trump in the ear, wounding two other people and killing a former fire chief in the crowd.
The Wall Street Journal reports Crooks was able to fly a drone over the Butler Farm Show grounds shortly before former president Trump was set to speak there.
Donald Trump’s campaign reportedly wanted to hold the rally at Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport but had to change the site to the Butler Farm Show grounds, due to a scheduling conflict.
On Saturday, July 13, Crooks climbed onto a building during Trump's campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and opened fire with a semiautomatic rifle, authorities said.
He killed a 50-year-old father of two named Corey Comperatore, critically wounded David Dutch, 57, and James Copenhaver, 74, according to authorities. He struck the former president in his right ear.
Secret Service counter-snipers "neutralized" Crooks at the scene, authorities said. Images show him lying dead on a rooftop less than 150 yards from where Trump had been speaking.
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[@8Manny]

Let me guess the Secret Service came up with that idea why not blame Iran 😂😂😂😂😂

[@royfr8136]

😃-yeah.... they have a list of things and people to blame other than them.... Check☑

[@starter47990]

Huh? Wtf are you talking about?

[@disband_thebbc5933]

Mosad

[@deeman-zw7pp]

There is another plot out there waiting for carry out and it from Iran stupiduo. The loser 20 yrs old is completely different plot but it active before Iran plot.👍

[@bradcraig5111]

​@@disband_thebbc5933

[@8Manny]

Yeah, sure it was Iran they couldn’t hire someone professional, so they took a 20 years old 😂😂😂😂 i’m telling you if Secret Service came up with that idea they’re really think people are stupid

[@starter47990]

No...these are completly different plots

[@US-OADevilDog]

Iran could have had bidens administration hire a 20 year old American to take out Trump. Use your brain!! Obama loves Iran.

...but Trumper's are. 😅

[@noelcook2389]

No biden supporters and Iran would be stupid to kill trump iran would be Wipeout

[@iamgermane]

Watch the 1973 movie "The Day of the Jackal," about a plot to kill President Charles DE Gaulle.

[@benmohamed8342]

they did it with cuba and russia now with iran

[@Wizardsleave69]

The real question is, why would the CIA and their mockingbird media tell us Iran did this.

[@sdfdd685]

bot

[@d.b.cooper1]

It's literally old news everyone has known for like 5 years, they just repeat this headline when the country needs a moment of unity to point fingers at some foreigner...same thing happened post Jan 6th, Pelosi thought it was the Iranians lol

[@KepiGal]

They are protecting someone high up

[@d.b.cooper1]

@@Wizardsleave69 It’s what they always do, tries to unite the country against a foreign enemy instead. You saw the same after Jan-6th, Pelosi thought it was Iran at first lol

[@huckleberryharrison6248]

War with Iran. It is 9/11 all over again.

[@theuntouchable7277]

Yes, how convenient to blame Persians. Like with every magician - Watch the other hand.

[@starter47990]

No...these are two different plots. Remember, Trump killed Solomani, and Iran vowed revenge

[@miklosdavid7627]

@@starter47990 Iran intentionally target to kill foreign leaders? Really? If you have any source or historical reference to this claim, please share it now.

[@mansari7310]

@@miklosdavid7627, "Do not ask for the source; trust me bro, I never tell you bunch of made-up information." says The unidentified dude on the internet

[@rukk_tx5285]

Iranians. Persian are a minority in Iran indeed.

[@theuntouchable7277]

@@starter47990 I know he did but I don't think Persian getting that far would miss. Also why not those from that European country no one can show on a map? Wouldn't they benefit as well?

[@lianthang1000]

This is not related to Iran. Only related to Democrat. Do not change the subject.

[@jimako6]

So delusional

[@sneslive1556]

Turns out he was a self proclaimed Iranian sympathizer. Trust us bros.

[@iamgermane]

Watch the 1973 movie "The Day of the Jackal," about a plot to kill President Charles DE Gaulle.

[@KepiGal]

Where did you hear that?

[@user-we9jx9qi9k]

He has no sympathy for anyone! He burned them just like everyone else! Iran is just as crazy as Dump.. .

[@puckf17]

@@KepiGal Turns out she made it up.

[@KepiGal]

@@puckf17 Thank you

[@nathanielhickmanll6498]

u know what...iran aint got nothing to do with that😂😂😂😂

[@iamgermane]

Watch the 1973 movie "The Day of the Jackal," about a plot to kill President Charles DE Gaulle.

[@YoungHabiby]

😂😂the news is a joke at this point

[@leolacasse6278]

the Iranians I have known in business in California, were a great bunch of people who seemed happy to escape a country where church and state were the same.

[@barrya.6212]

One of my past telecom customers is Persian, Iranian, overall nice guy, on side note he made comment about how in the U.S. we are bombarded by advertising, tv commercials etc which annoyed him, I agree.

[@rukk_tx5285]

In Iran you have controlled tv, internet, etc. And the portraits of the Supreme Leader everywhere. Choose wisely!

[@pleaselovejesus-mi7yp]

Mosque and state*

[@Gfysimpletons]

@@barrya.6212derrrrrrrrr Iran sounds fun

[@ynp1978]

Iranians were going to be the cover story had the attempt worked.

[@sendryuti596]

You are right..

[@-ma]

Nice try but, didn't work with people. Old tactics.

[@lesduffey6032]

The Iranians chickened out after checking out the sloped roof "to scary" according to one terrorist we interviewed, " I might hurt my ankle," said another. So the mission was canceled according to the "Mullahs."

[@ditty365]

Fox Lies

[@KepiGal]

That kid did not act alone. Who was on the water tower? I saw the video. It was a black shape that was moving around, and right when the shots were fired It "ducked" behind the tower and then a couple of seconds later reappears. Cheatle did not say there was a sniper on the water tower; she said there were 2 teams on 2 roofs. So who was it?

[@urekdumone2]

and the one on the grassy knoll

[@larrousseyves9408]

Iran also asassinated Lincoln and Elvis Presley.

[@CObAlTtTttt]

of Iran died under the sanctions. The no political people of Iran did not do anything to you. The sanctions against Iran caused nothing but destruction of human mankind. Please please let people breathe

[@jonbrown2546]

Security was heightened? They didn’t even use actual Secret Service Special Agents for the immediate security around the principal.

[@johnlinnemeier9624]

Nonsense! Surprised they didn't blame Putin.

[@ScaryMary-7]

It’s FBI not Iran

[@urekdumone2]

who told you that one god! lmao, fools

[@larrywheels762]

Trying to deflect thexattention away from the bad guys right here. Unreal.

[@ConorLeprechaunMcgregor]

Secret service is the mastermind. That's 100%

[@bradcraig5111]

The Democrat party is the mastermind.

[@ConorLeprechaunMcgregor]

@@bradcraig5111 Maybe. But National security is at high risk and all American people are being brain washed in to Trump's cult. So it could be any American with just a little commen sence.

[@alicelagrange9623]

This sounds too handy BS. This was to throw everyone off ..... nice try SS!!!! We were looking at SS all the time.... like we say ......nice try???!!!!

[@austinrandall1273]

Wrong.

[@williamday6218]

Phony

[@annetteduval9921]

Trump has not always been thoughtful with his messaging

[@jeffbarron5500]

Buckle your seatbelts and put your seats and trays in their upright position, its about to get bumpy

[@PalsRvile]

It is a seperate threat from Iran!

[@erikgarcia2854]

😂😂😂

[@Born2DoubleUp]

their not saying the kid that shot trump did it for Iran. they are saying iran has threatened to do it or wants it done. 😅 everybody in the comments think they are suggesting the kid worked for Iran 🤦‍♂️

[@AlfieDoolittle007]

Most of the comments are not saying that; they are saying this is a distraction mechanism. And they are right. There is no reason to bring up iran in this context other than to muddy the waters like they always do.

[@dawsonschmidt3714]

I believe every word John Bolton does not say!

[@SusanBLochocki]

The guy the Assassin he has connections to a Jewish Family

[@KepiGal]

What does that have to do with it? Sincerely asking.

[@christinefigari9805]

Are you talking about Blackrock’s CEO?

[@beachboy0505]

Cry wolf 🐺 😢 💔 🐺 wolf 🐺 wolf 🐺 wolf 🐺

[@dalebellamy1405]

Should we as American's be concerned about what Iran thinks of our President or our election procedings?

[@user-zu1uz8qm1o]

I dont think iran at all please no way iran

[@ZZXyooj]

Nothing to blame but Iran

[@adontee1960]

Does anyone have to ask that question! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@callamastia]

how was that heightened they literally failed their one job

[@disband_thebbc5933]

Here's a short lie from our sponsors you know who.

[@nedzadmulac9212]

It really doesn't matter if it's a lie or the truth, with the help of Israel and its prime minister we are building a case against Iran. Someone really wants this fight.

[@MikeTheD]

Another blessing in disguise from this tragedy. If this was heightened security, I’d hate to see normal security, and some Iranian agent wouldn’t miss like that little scrub loser did. This sloppiness(at the least it was that)would’ve carried over into that threat. It has to stop now. Every single citizen at any future rallies will have their eyes on everyone and everything.

[@FitzHenry-yu3xz]

These ppl r sick. Never own their faults.

[@mattschion]

Why where the secret servix so worried about his hat 😂

[@sean95451]

President Trump and Republicans need to thank Iran, as if they did not received that false threat about Iran, perhaps the security of that event would be so low that we probably need to talk about how President Trump is the President Lincoln and Kennedy of our era!

[@urekdumone2]

ex president dummy

[@saintshdoz6301]

This so fake man 🤣🤣🤣

[@conductingintomfoolery9163]

And my Dog ate my homework!

[@pedrorodriguez2914]

Remember Salami?

[@ElmoWatchesWrestling]

Lettuce pray 🙏

[@saiedfathi585]

Your guest is ready to sell bullSh but the audiance caught it

[@earlshipley8067]

This like Iraq had nuke weapon lol

[@jimako6]

More conspiracies its all become beyond ridiculous the big distraction

[@stevespanos75]

Stupid people are insulted by this.

[@Flakester]

Does Iran really want to play "who assassinates better" with America?

[@PunknBrown76]

Well I know something that Trump is going to do something about this cause right there is wrong why would someone shot trump why

[@urekdumone2]

what? did trumpf write that for you? it makes no sense

[@leelandglover7777]

Why not blame Russia 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 America WTF just blame yourself 😂😂😂😂😂😂we all know it's domestic 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 same play book as normal.

[@Moonlighter.]

Behnam looks hella chill! 😂🤙

[@arcaneiconoclast319]

We all know it was Ukrainians

[@alisterzarkar7163]

I keep going through the comments to see if anyone is stupid enough to follow their logic. I couldn't find one.

[@AORADIO]

Lies,,,,

[@homeheart3958]

Now Iran want he dead , next its gonna be the ghost of elections pass , just go ahead and blame all the dead military soldiers that he made fun of 😂😂😂

[@leelandglover7777]

Hahahahaha..... same play book good luck America with the BS.... same play book.

[@stevelobs6601]

I heard crooks was raised in iran. Now it makes sense.

[@christinefigari9805]

Source please?

[@mattfoster2021]

Please reconsider saying, "Thank you "so much"". It's an annoying disingenuous overuse of "thank-you". Thank you very much? So much? Borders on silly insincerity.

[@herrwahnsinn4229]

HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHA

[@user-kp6cl5ml3z]

Why are flags half staff?

[@Mike-ye8qv]

The fire fighter... wtf is wrong with u

[@if5566]

​@@Mike-ye8qvangry much?

[@Mike-ye8qv]

@if5566 pretty sure it's your side who has anger problems. Hence what happened

​@@Mike-ye8qv Are you kidding. Your sides anger is why good ol Babbit is also 6ft under.😅😅😅

[@Mike-ye8qv]

Yell up stairs and tell your mom I won't be by later. Thanks Antif a is ga y

[@nealanthony3482]

I am a huge Trump supporter, and I, of course, wish him well. However, I find it amusing that we Americans are shocked and angered that Iran would have the "audacity" to try to take out an American president. Just a few years ago, Trump took out a high-ranking Iranian official. I believe he was Iran's Secretary of Defense. Obviously, he was a bad dude, and it was justified, but I am shocked that we Americans are shocked that Iran would want to retaliate. Of course they do. Why is this a surprise?

[@Alihach25]

You’re a fool if you believe this

[@mansari7310]

"Obviously, he was a bad " in light of the fact that it is so evident that he was evil and a horrible guy, it should be easy for you explain why? what specifically he did that you say that was such a bad guy? How awful of a guy he was, that the pope at the Vatican personally congratulated him for rescuing Christians from ISIS in Syria? The Italian Prime Minister Meloni also expressed gratitude to him, saying that no church or Christian would have survived if it were not for him and Iran you know who they didn't mention? US because as Wikileaks proved through jake Sullivan emails US armed ISIS and Al-Qaida in Syria because they were fighting Asad Iran and Russia you Americans are the most propagandized people on earth and you don't even know that btw he gave US the famous northern Alliance militia which was something like Hezbollah but In Afghanistan that Iran trained against Taliban and al-Qaida. Soleymani told them that work with US their word is my word how they rewarded Iran for that? they put it in axis of evil because Israel demanded that and didn't allow US Iran partnership can you imagine If all the influence that Persians have on the region suddenly not only stop their operation against you but actually work with you and helping you achieving your goals the fact that Israel force US to be against Iran/Shia put US in the team of Wahabi Sunni terrorist that are responsible for literally 100% of suicide bombing and terrorist groups like ISIS Al-Qaida Boko haram Taliban Al-Nosra and every other terrorist why US are in the same side that keep attacking west? did you ever heard of any Persian arm group or a Persian terrorist /suicide bombers? no because all are Wahabi Arab yet US are supporting Wahabism Saudi and allowing them to build Wahabi mosque in US which is no different than temple of Satan all of this suicidal policy is pushed on US by you know who through their lobby free US from covert occupation

[@reflect-z3i]

You're the only one that believes this

[@evangelistgina274]

He's not a fool but that is the truth!

[@nealanthony3482]

@Alihach25 I expressed several beliefs which one am I a "fool' for? Trump did take out an Iranian. Iran clearly wants revenge . Americans are clearly mad about the desired revenge. Three undeniable truths. Where is the foolishness?

[@stevespanos75]

How many more plots are in the works. Love thy neighbor. Love your dogs and cats. Stupidity knows no bounds.

[@kenjimallone2191]

It was the Ukrouts! Trump and Putin are going to make peace and Ukraine will be sold to India..🤣🤣

[@hn5842]

He got hit by a piece of plastic. Pretty sure Iran wouldn’t have shot at the teleprompter.

[@onemanarmysswampparty]

Lol the cia

[@tinahanson4523]

Funny lied

[@jeremyskeates4247]

"AND PEOPLE WANTS TRUMP AS PRESIDENT" ,"MY GOD WAKE UP AMERICAN'S" This is a wake up call.. just saying...

[@robertmo772]

Not people. America!…

[@DavidMiller-rs1yx]

Iran is scared of Trump , he won’t give them 8 billion dollars like Biden did

[@evangelistgina274]

Are u afraid of be chase out of America???😅😅😅😅😅

[@barrya.6212]

The following makes me wonder if the iranians have come up with some stealth material /anti-radar tech recently for their drones >> 6:26

Could care less.

[@RajHK8]

So you care

[@user-zs9bk2xh2h]

Palestinians facing this situation every single day , weatern news please cover please cover please cover