In a recent revelation, Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) has shed light on the alleged assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania last Saturday.
Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) has shed light on the alleged assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania last Saturday.
Waltz pointed to the existence of "three encrypted accounts overseas" linked to the shooter and raised concerns about a potential "Iranian plot" to assassinate the former President.
According to American Military News, Waltz, during an appearance on "Jesse Waters Primetime," suggested that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is currently striving to gain access to these three encrypted accounts associated with the suspected assassin, Thomas Matthew Crook. The Florida congressman, who has been in regular contact with FBI agents throughout the ongoing investigation, stated that these encrypted accounts are located overseas.
"The shooter had three encrypted accounts overseas," Waltz disclosed. "At the same time were having an Iranian plot." The Republican representative further added, "I think this is going to go much broader, much deeper Were going to get to the bottom of this beginning Monday."
Waltz also expressed concern over the U.S. Secret Service's failure to protect the former President, suggesting that agents were eager "to hold" U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle "to account." He revealed that agents were "frustrated" and "p-ssed" due to the lack of resources provided by the agency.
In the wake of the security breach that led to the assassination attempt, Cheatle has faced calls to resign from her leadership position. However, Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi affirmed that Cheatle had "no intentions to step down" and underscored the significance of leadership "continuity."
"She deeply respects members of Congress and is fiercely committed to transparency in leading the Secret Service through the internal investigation and strengthening the agency through lessons learned in these important internal and external reviews," Guglielmi stated.
The U.S. National Security Council spokeswoman, Adrienne Watson, addressed the speculation surrounding the alleged "Iranian plot" to assassinate Trump.
"As we have said many times, we have been tracking Iranian threats against former Trump administration officials for years, dating back to the last administration," Watson said.
While the investigation into the assassination attempt remains "active and ongoing," Watson clarified that "At this time, law enforcement has reported that their investigation has not identified ties between the shooter and any accomplice or co-conspirator, foreign or domestic."
Nasser Kanaani, an Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson, vehemently denied any involvement in the attack on Trump, stating that Iran "strongly rejects any involvement in the recent armed attack on Trump or claims about Irans intention for such an action." The ongoing investigation and the subsequent revelations underscore the complex and multifaceted nature of national security, highlighting the need for vigilance and robust protective measures.
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