A Pakistani man tied to Iran was arrested and charged in a potential assassination plot against former President Donald Trump and U.S. officials. The Justice Department is aggressively countering Iran's efforts to retaliate against American public officials. The man planned to recruit hitmen and carry out the plot in the U.S.
Key Points
Pakistani man charged with 'murder-for-hire' plot against U.S. government officials
Alleged tie to Iran in assassination scheme
Recruitment of hitmen and planning of protests as part of the plot
Pros
Justice Department actively countering threats against American public officials
Arrest of individual involved in the plot
Cons
Potential threat to the safety and security of U.S. officials
Alleged involvement of a foreign entity in planning an assassination