ALBAWABA - According to reports, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has asked for military vehicles and planes, citing worries over a possible "Iran threat."
Trump's concerns about the potential for an Iranian assassination attempt are highlighted by this request, which was made public by correspondence between his campaign staff and the US Secret Service.
The Washington Post reported that Trump's campaign manager, Susie Wiles, emailed Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe to suggest that military resources were required to assist Trump's campaign trip. "Iran might still pose a risk of an assassination attempt," the campaign team said, citing a government briefing that led them to request military support.
Trump's team has also asked for ballistic-grade protection glass for the candidate and his crew, as well as more flying restrictions during his rallies.
Notably, no presidential candidate in American history has ever used military aircraft during a campaign, according to the research. This follows Trump's survival of a July 13 assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania, when he was wounded in the ear and the suspected attacker was slain.
