Asif Merchant: Inside details about Pakistani national hired by Iran to ‘assassinate’ Donald Trump
Asif Merchant, linked to Iran’s IRGC, was detained in July while preparing to leave the U.S. He allegedly plotted to assassinate Donald Trump, offering up to $1 million. Merchant monitored Trump rallies, shared security details with Tehran, and planned the attack with an informant, discussing using a staged protest as a distraction. Despite increased security, Trump was attacked on July 13. Merchant’s background includes wealth in Pakistan, but financial motives drove his involvement with the IRGC.