By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/secret-service-confirms-awareness-of-iranian-state-media-video-threatening-barron-trumps-life Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Secret Service confirms awareness of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump's life World Aug 25, 2026 10:11 AM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed it is aware that Iranian state media has aired a video that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, President Donald Trump's youngest son. WATCH: Bessent announces new sanctions to block Iran's revenue streams "The U.S. Secret Service is aware of the video and investigates anything that can be perceived as a threat toward our protectees," Secret Service spokesman Nate Herring said in a statement. "Out of concern for operational security, we do not discuss matters of protective intelligence." Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Since the U.S. assassination of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranian media have on multiple occasions circulated content threatening the president and family members. The assassination came at the start of the war in Iran that Trump launched alongside Israel. READ MORE: Report: Trump used elaborate ruse to fly out of Turkey following summit because of Iran threat CNN previously reported that the Secret Service had knowledge of the Barron Trump threat. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed it is aware that Iranian state media has aired a video that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, President Donald Trump's youngest son. WATCH: Bessent announces new sanctions to block Iran's revenue streams "The U.S. Secret Service is aware of the video and investigates anything that can be perceived as a threat toward our protectees," Secret Service spokesman Nate Herring said in a statement. "Out of concern for operational security, we do not discuss matters of protective intelligence." Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Since the U.S. assassination of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranian media have on multiple occasions circulated content threatening the president and family members. The assassination came at the start of the war in Iran that Trump launched alongside Israel. READ MORE: Report: Trump used elaborate ruse to fly out of Turkey following summit because of Iran threat CNN previously reported that the Secret Service had knowledge of the Barron Trump threat. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now