Trump team requesting increased security
Fox News congressional correspondent Aishah Hasnie reports on how former President Trump requested increased security from the Biden administration over death threats from Iran on ‘Special Report.’
The campaign for former President Trump has asked the White House for enhanced Secret Service security amid safety concerns in the final stages of the election, citing threats from Iran, Fox News has learned.
On Friday, President Biden was asked about the request by the GOP nominee for enhanced security protocols.
“As long as you don’t ask for F-15s. Well, look, I’ve told them to give him every, every single thing he needs as if he were a sitting president,” Biden said. “If it’s within that category. That’s fine.”
The Trump campaign cited serious threats from Iran for extra protection. It asked for temporary airspace restrictions on the campaign trail, motorcade drivers with tactical experience and vehicles like the “Beast”, the bullet-proof vehicle used by for Biden.
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Former President Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center on Friday in Aurora, Colo., Friday. His campaign has asked for increased security in the final weeks of the election. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., wrote a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, and Acting U.S. Secret Service Director Rowe warning that Iran was actively trying to kill Trump.
Waltz asked that various aircraft, including military aircraft with defense capabilities, be provided for Trump in case of a missile attack, as well as a C-17 or C-40.
The requests came following two failed assassination attempts on Trump within weeks of each other.
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