A propaganda video released by an Iranian state-aligned news agency depicts locations where First Lady Melania Trump shops and includes threats against her and President Trump’s youngest son, Barron.
The Tasnim News Agency, which has ties to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, distributed the video titled “How to Kill Melania Trump.” The roughly two-minute production shows images of the first lady’s motorcade and New York City locations, including designer stores such as Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Video Content and Specific Threats
Red target circles overlay store signs in the video as a limousine carrying Melania passes. The production suggests these shopping locations could be “suitable for operations by global freedom fighters,” according to the narration.
The video proposes using the nerve agent VX to contaminate clothing the first lady might purchase. It also names three of Melania’s personal stylists and suggests bribing them to carry out such an operation.
The video concludes with a direct threat to Barron Trump, who is 20 years old. “This is just the beginning. Barron Trump, wait for us,” the narrator states.
Security Response
The Secret Service confirmed awareness of the video and stated it investigates any perceived threat to its protectees. Both Melania and Barron maintain full-time security protection, and all Trump family residences remain under heavy security.
The East Wing and Secret Service did not immediately comment on the video when first contacted. A Secret Service spokesperson later declined to discuss operational details while confirming the agency’s investigation.
Pattern of Threats
Billboards in Tehran last week called for the deaths of President Trump and his family members, including Melania and all his children: Don Jr., Ivanka, Eric, Tiffany, and Barron. One billboard displayed mock images of Melania, Barron, and Ivanka with the word “KILLED” stamped across them.
These threats follow military tensions between the United States and Iran. President Trump has previously warned of severe consequences if any attack occurs against his family or the nation.