In a striking revelation, Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has made bold claims regarding the safety of former US President Donald Trump. According to Matt Gaetz, at least five assassination teams are actively targeting Trump, with some potentially receiving insider assistance from a “mole” within the Secret Service. These claims come in the wake of two assassination attempts in recent months, raising serious concerns about the security measures surrounding the former president, who is also the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.

Speaking to Breitbart News on September 19, Matt Gaetz cited information he claimed to have received from sources within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). He stated that these sources informed him of “at least five teams in-country that are geared toward killing Trump.” Three of these teams, Gaetz alleged, are of foreign origin, while two are domestic. The foreign teams, Gaetz claimed, are linked to Ukraine, Iran, and Pakistan.

Gaetz’s warning raises questions about the ability of US law enforcement agencies to detect and thwart such threats. He emphasized the gravity of the situation, saying there is “insufficient security” around Trump to protect him from these threats. Gaetz’s remarks paint a disturbing picture of an overwhelmed security apparatus unable to adequately address the dangers posed to a former US president.

According to Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump has survived two assassination attempts in the past two months. The first occurred during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania in July. During the event, a bullet fired from 150 meters away grazed Trump’s ear. The shooter, firing from a rooftop left inexplicably unguarded by the Secret Service, managed to kill one rally attendee and wound two others before being neutralized by a sniper.

The second attempt took place on September 15 at Trump’s golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. Gaetz recounted how a gunman, later identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, had been hiding behind bushes and was preparing to shoot Trump when he was spooked by Secret Service agents and fled the scene. Routh, who was arrested shortly after, reportedly had a murky background. In 2022, he had unsuccessfully attempted to join the Ukrainian military and later sought to recruit former Afghan commandos to fight for Ukraine.

Gaetz expressed concerns over how Routh had evaded detection by US authorities. Upon returning to the US from his Ukraine venture, Routh had been questioned by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). According to Gaetz, CBP agents found his story suspicious, particularly when Routh explained that his wife was financing his recruitment efforts. Despite these concerns, the Department of Homeland Security’s investigations unit reportedly chose not to pursue an investigation, allowing Routh to re-enter the US freely.

The audacity of these assassination attempts has led Gaetz and some of his Republican colleagues to speculate about the possibility of insider involvement within Trump’s security detail. Gaetz claimed that some GOP members have not ruled out the presence of a mole within the Secret Service, responsible for providing key information to would-be assassins.

While Gaetz acknowledged that he had seen no direct evidence to support this theory, he emphasized that the anomalies surrounding the recent assassination attempts warrant serious scrutiny. “I’ve got colleagues that are very, very smart at this who say they can’t rule that out, given some of the anomalies and the fact pattern here,” he told Breitbart News.

While the idea of assassination plots targeting a US president may seem extreme, history shows that such threats are not unprecedented. The US has a long history of political violence and assassination attempts. Four sitting presidents-Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, and John F. Kennedy-were successfully assassinated, while others, including Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford, survived attempts on their lives.

In the case of Trump, the politically charged atmosphere and his polarizing status make him an especially high-profile target. Trump has faced an unprecedented level of scrutiny, criticism, and legal challenges since leaving office, making his security a paramount concern.

What sets Gaetz’s claims apart is the suggestion that foreign powers-specifically Ukraine, Iran, and Pakistan-are involved in efforts to assassinate Trump. The mention of Ukraine is particularly notable, given the complex relationship between the US and Ukraine. Trump’s first impeachment centered on his dealings with Ukraine, and US military aid to the country has continued to be a controversial issue in American politics, especially amid the ongoing war with Russia.

Gaetz’s mention of Iran and Pakistan also ties into broader geopolitical tensions. The US and Iran have been adversaries for decades, with tensions escalating after Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018 and the subsequent assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in 2020. As for Pakistan, the country has long been a focal point in US foreign policy due to its proximity to Afghanistan and its complex relationship with the US war on terror.

The notion that foreign-backed assassination teams are operating within the US is alarming, and if true, it highlights a significant security gap. Gaetz’s assertion that US authorities have been lax in scrutinizing these teams raises serious questions about the effectiveness of current security protocols.

For Trump, the implications of these claims go beyond personal safety. As the Republican frontrunner in the 2024 presidential race, any threat to his life could have profound political consequences. Gaetz’s warnings about a lack of adequate protection could fuel further criticism of the Biden administration’s handling of Trump’s security and intensify partisan divisions in an already polarized country.

In the aftermath of Gaetz’s revelations, calls for increased security around Trump are likely to grow louder. Whether or not Gaetz’s claims of assassination teams are verified, the recent attempts on Trump’s life underscore the need for heightened vigilance. If there is indeed a mole within the Secret Service, as Gaetz’s colleagues fear, it would represent a significant breach of national security with far-reaching consequences.

As Trump continues his bid for a return to the White House, the threat of political violence looms large. Gaetz’s warnings serve as a stark reminder that in the world of high-stakes politics, personal security is never guaranteed.

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