GOP Rep.: There Are 5 Assassination Teams on U.S. Soil Targeting Trump
Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has voiced serious concerns regarding the level of protection around former President Donald Trump, citing information from a senior official at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
According to Gaetz, the official revealed that there are five known assassination teams in the United States, three of which are believed to be inspired by foreign governments and two that are domestic.
A senior Homeland Security official I met with said that they were aware of at least FIVE teams in the country—three foreign in nature and two domestic—that are geared toward assassinating President Trump.
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— Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) September 19, 2024
“A senior Homeland Security official I met with said that they were aware of at least FIVE teams in the country—three foreign in nature and two domestic—that are geared toward assassinating President Trump,” said Gaetz.
Gaetz stated that prior to the second assassination attempt against Trump, DHS officials had already expressed concern over the insufficiency of force protection around the former president.
“The coordination at the dignitary protection level was at the bare minimum required to keep our presidents and presidential candidates safe while on the trail,” said Gaetz. (Read more from “GOP Rep.: There Are 5 Assassination Teams on U.S. Soil Targeting Trump” HERE)
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