Nikki Haley on Iran 'kill list'

 The Federalist Wire:

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Former U.N. Ambassador and Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, has been dealing with credible threats from Iranian-linked actors for years. Despite this, she remains without security provided by the government, even after a recent revelation on Thursday that brought these threats back into the spotlight.

A source close to Haley disclosed to The Daily Wire that the former South Carolina governor was first informed in 2021 that she had been placed on an Iranian “k*ll list” due to her actions while representing the U.S. at the U.N. During her presidential campaign, the FBI warned Haley that Iran had been targeting her campaign efforts.

Haley publicly acknowledged this during her campaign. In a CBS Face the Nation interview, she revealed that she had been the target of an Iranian-backed “m*rder-for-hire plot,” which was fortunately foiled in July.

“When I was running my presidential campaign the FBI had a separate hearing with me to let me know that Iran was influencing the election with our campaign to hurt me,” she stated. “The m*rder-for-hire plot, named me. That’s by Iran.”

These revelations come at a time when the Secret Service is under scrutiny following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July. Trump has expressed his intent to include Haley in his team should he secure victory in the upcoming November election, saying she would “absolutely” have a role. Haley also confirmed that she had spoken to Trump in June, reiterating that she was “ready” to campaign for him if needed.

The source close to Haley also shared that she had approached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for protection on January 26, 2024, following an uptick in threats against her campaign. One particularly disturbing incident occurred when a would-be attacker attempted to force his way into her car during a rally in New Hampshire. Although security intervened, the individual continued to appear at other events. In addition, anti-Israel protesters turned violent against Haley’s staff and attendees at other rallies.
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The FBI confirmed in July that Asif Merchant, a 46-year-old Pakistani national with ties to Iran, had been arrested for attempting to hire a hitman to k*ll a politician and steal documents. Merchant was caught after offering $5,000 to undercover agents for the hit, which he planned to organize once he left the United States. Although the FBI did not reveal the intended target, this case further highlights the ongoing threat from Iran-backed actors.
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With the attempt on Trump's life and the threat to Haley, The Secret Service may be overwhelmed.  It appears the the Secret Service has been using Homeland Security to fill the gaps but they may not be enough to deal with all the threats.

 

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