Pak National Asif Merchant on Trial in Plot to Kill Trump
February 27, 2026·20 days 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. Read more about this...