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Secret Service Aware of Iranian Video Threatening Barron Trump

Iranian state media circulated a video threatening President Trump’s son, Barron, prompting a Secret Service investigation.

Aug 25, 2026, 7:02 PM The Hill

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The U.S. Secret Service confirmed on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026, that it is aware of a video being circulated by Iranian state media that threatens President Donald Trump’s son, Barron Trump. According to reports from ABC News, clips from the video suggest that Iranian leaders are tracking Barron’s whereabouts and are offering a $10 million reward for information leading to his location.

The Secret Service is actively investigating the matter to ensure the safety of Barron Trump. No further details about the investigation or the video have been disclosed.

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