Following a warning from the National Security Council (NSC) regarding an increased threat from Iran, the Secret Service and the Trump campaign had already heightened security measures for former President Donald Trump, even before the recent assassination attempt, a national security official confirmed to NPR.

The NSC had alerted both the Secret Service and the Trump campaign to the heightened risk, which was not specifically linked to the perpetrator, Thomas Matthew Crooks, having any foreign or domestic accomplices or co-conspirators. The threats against former Trump administration officials have been ongoing since the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.

NSC spokesperson Adrienne Watson emphasized that the Iranian threats have been a matter of utmost concern for years, as Iran has sought revenge for the assassination of Soleimani. The targeting of former Trump administration officials involved in the Soleimani strike has been well-documented, with an alleged plot to kill Trump-era national security adviser John Bolton foiled by the U.S. Justice Department.

While the warning of an increased threat to the Trump campaign is new, it reaffirms the long-standing knowledge that Iran has been targeting former Trump administration officials linked to the killing of Soleimani. As a result, several former officials have since received enhanced protection.

The Secret Service, in coordination with the Trump campaign, has taken immediate steps to boost security measures in response to the NSC warning. The exact nature of these increased protections has not been disclosed for security reasons.

The attempt on Saturday to harm former President Trump serves as a reminder of the persistent and ongoing threats faced by those involved in the previous administration. Safeguarding the lives of former officials continues to be a high priority for national and homeland security agencies.

The investigation into the assassination attempt is ongoing, as law enforcement agencies evaluate all potential leads and connections. The Secret Service, in close collaboration with the NSC, will continue to assess the threat level and adapt security measures accordingly.

As the situation unfolds, it is expected that further details will emerge regarding the individual motivation behind the assassination attempt, and whether any additional measures will be implemented to ensure the safety of former President Trump and other targeted officials.

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