The National Security Council had warned the Secret Service and the Trump campaign of an increased threat to former President Donald Trump coming from Iran, resulting in boosted protection for Trump even before the assassination attempt.
Iranian threats against Trump officials have been a highest priority issue, with threats dating back to the killing of Qassem Soleimani and a focus on seeking revenge for his death.
There are no identified ties between the shooter and any foreign or domestic accomplices, but the warning of a heightened threat to the Trump campaign from Iran is a new development.
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