Pak National Asif Merchant on Trial in Plot to Kill Trump
February 27, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Moneycontrol.com
Federal prosecutors opened the trial of Pakistani national Asif Merchant in Brooklyn on Wednesday, accusing him of plotting to assassinate a US politician, possibly President Trump, and other officials. Merchant, with ties to Iran, sketched out the assassination plan for undercover agents and a confidential source during meetings in New York. He faces charges for his role in this foiled terror scheme that threatens American leaders and sovereignty.
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