Asif Merchant, 46-year-old Pakistani national with ties to Iran accused of plot to assassinate Trump – Credit: Bill Melugin/X In August of 2024, the Gateway Pundit reported that a Pakistani national named Asif Merchant had been arrested in what was described as a murder-for-hire plot to assassinate President Trump and other U.S. officials: Merchant’s plan included various criminal activities: stealing documents from a target’s residence, organizing protests, and ultimately assassinating a political figure or government official. He expressed concerns about security measures surrounding potential targets and discussed multiple scenarios for carrying out the assassination. In mid-June, Merchant met with individuals… — Source: The Gateway Pundit – Read More
