Iranian Plot to Assassinate President-elect Donald Trump Thwarted!

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BIG NEWS! The US Justice Department has uncovered and thwarted an Iranian plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump before the election. Three individuals were charged in the alleged Iran-backed murder-for-hire plot, with one believed to be living in Iran. The IRGC has publicly stated its desire to 'avenge the death of Soleimani' and has been hatching plots and conducting 'attack operations outside Iran targeting US citizens.' The Justice Department has made it clear that they will not stand for the Iranian regime's attempts to endanger the American people and America's national security. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Stay tuned!

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