Trump Claims Khamenei Tried to Kill Him Twice: Unpacking the Fear

• Donald Trump claimed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei tried to assassinate him twice, stating, "Before he could finish me, I finished him first."
• Trump's claim refers to intelligence assessments from 2024 about Iran-linked plots and accusations of election interference.
• Experts say a direct attack on the US President on American soil is highly unlikely due to robust security by the US Secret Service and intelligence agencies.
• Two alleged attempts in 2024: a "lone wolf" attack by Thomas Crooks (no Iran link) and threats by Farhad Shakeri, allegedly linked to Iran's IRGC (Iran denied).
• Security experts emphasize the multi-layered protection for the US President, making direct attacks extremely difficult.