Trump said, “[if] anything ever happens, we’re going to blow the – the whole country is going to get blown up.”
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President Trump said Tuesday that he has issued “very firm instructions” for the United States to respond decisively if Iran follows through on threats to assassinate him.
Speaking in an interview with NewsNation’s Katie Pavlich Tonight, Trump addressed long‑standing threats from Tehran, saying they should never have been made. He added that he has communicated clear consequences should any attempt be carried out.
Trump said Iran has issued threats against him since 2020, following the U.S. strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. He criticized President Joe Biden for not responding publicly to those threats, arguing that strong deterrent messaging was necessary.
According to Trump, he believes any president has a responsibility to defend Americans who are targeted, regardless of whether they currently hold office. He said he would respond forcefully if similar threats were made against anyone else.
The comments come after Iranian state‑run television aired an image last week referencing the 2024 Butler rally assassination attempt involving Trump, accompanied by a message widely interpreted as a threat.
Trump has repeatedly warned that the United States would take action against Iran if it continues violent repression of anti‑government protesters. In prior years, U.S. officials have said they disrupted multiple Iranian‑linked plots targeting Trump. In 2022, Iranian state media released a video depicting a simulated attack at Trump’s Mar‑a‑Lago property. The Justice Department has also previously announced arrests connected to alleged Iranian assassination plans.
Reflecting on the risks of the presidency, Trump acknowledged the dangers of the office, calling it one of the most perilous jobs in the world. He cited historical statistics showing that several U.S. presidents have died while in office, noting that the risk is significant.
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