Congressman Claims Attempted Trump Assassin Had Encrypted Messaging Accounts In Multiple Foreign Countries

Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) recently disclosed that the person accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump had encrypted messaging accounts on platforms based in three different foreign countries. Waltz, a prominent Republican congressman, elaborated on these claims during an interview on Benny Johnson’s podcast.

Waltz’s comments have attracted considerable attention because of his involvement in the bipartisan task force that is currently investigating the assassination attempt. The task force has been diligently working to uncover the methods and motivations behind the plot against the former president, as well as the security failures that led to the near catastrophe. While details remain murky, Waltz’s statements suggest that the suspect may have coordinated with individuals or entities outside the United States, raising concerns about foreign involvement in the incident.

The Daily Wire reports:

“Why does a 19-year-old kid who is a health care aide need encrypted platforms not even based in the United States, but based abroad, where most terrorist organizations know it is harder for our law enforcement to get into? That’s a question I’ve had since day one,” Waltz told reporters at the Trump Hotel in downtown Chicago.

Waltz, a retired Green Beret, then ripped the FBI and Secret Service for not releasing more information from the investigations into the attempted assassination.

“They need to be releasing information as they come across it because this wasn’t an isolated incident,” he said. “The threats are continually Iran’s threats.”

Before the assassination attempt, U.S. authorities were informed by a source that there was an Iranian plot to kill Trump, CNN reported. The Biden administration reportedly told the Trump campaign and Secret Service of the alleged plot, but the troubling intelligence info raised new concerns about the security breakdown at Trump’s rally. Iran “strongly” rejected it had any role in the Trump assassination attempt, adding that it “is determined to pursue legal action against Trump for his direct role in the crime of assassinating Martyr General Qassem Soleimani.”

Waltz, who represents Florida’s 6th Congressional District, has served in Congress since 2019, following the departure of Ron DeSantis, who became Florida’s governor. Waltz is known for his strong national security credentials, having served as a Green Beret in the U.S. Army. His military career includes multiple combat tours in Afghanistan, where he demonstrated exceptional bravery and leadership, earning him several awards and honors. He was the first Green Beret to be elected to Congress.

The Broader Implications

The use of encrypted messaging platforms by the would-be assassin, especially those based in foreign countries, underscores the challenges law enforcement and intelligence agencies face in combating modern threats. Encrypted communications can make it difficult to track and prevent such plots, particularly when they involve international actors.

As the investigation continues, questions about the extent of foreign involvement and the implications for U.S. national security remain at the forefront. The task force’s findings could lead to increased scrutiny of encrypted messaging platforms and their potential use by individuals seeking to harm public figures.

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