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FBI let suspect in plot to kill Trump into U.S. on parole despite terror ties, Iran trip, memos show
Just the news ^ | 08/08/2024 | John Solomon and Steven Richards

Posted on 08/08/2024 1:17:40 PM PDT by DFG

The FBI allowed Asif Raza Merchant, the Pakistani man charged with plotting with Tehran to assassinate Donald Trump and others, to enter the U.S. in April with special permission known as “significant public benefit parole” even though he was flagged on a terrorism watchlist and recently traveled to Iran, according to government documents reviewed by Just the News.

The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force interviewed Merchant, fingerprinted him and inspected the contents of his electronic devices when he arrived at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport, in Houston, but then let him leave with the special parole that expired on May 11, the memos state.

“Subject was polite and cooperative throughout encounter,” the FBI interview memo reads. “... Subject's notable travel outside of country of citizenship includes a recent trip to Iran.”

The memos add a new twist to an assassination plot that was uncovered before Trump was shot by a 20-year-old American in Butler, Pa., but not announced until earlier this week. Authorities say they don't believe there is connection between the two assassinations plots.

(Excerpt) Read more at justthenews.com ...


TOPICS: Politics
KEYWORDS: 202404; 20240511; arrestwraytoday; asifmerchant; asifrazamerchant; assassin; assassination; fbi; fbisedition; iran; merchant; trump

1 posted on 08/08/2024 1:17:40 PM PDT by DFG
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To: DFG

Just another person of interest...thats all. Nothing to see here.


2 posted on 08/08/2024 1:20:23 PM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: DFG

Must have been one of those “good” FBI agents. You know, Hannity’s buddies.


3 posted on 08/08/2024 1:20:33 PM PDT by LIConFem (Feels like April 19th, 1775...)
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To: DFG
FBI let suspect in plot to kill Trump into U.S. on parole despite terror ties, Iran trip, memos show

Well, Patsys and Fall Guys are hard to find, so the FIBs made a special effort to KNOW where one was, when they needed one.

4 posted on 08/08/2024 1:24:12 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: DFG

Asif....LOL! AS IF he wouldn’t be taken out right after the deed by them so he wouldn’t talk.


5 posted on 08/08/2024 1:24:39 PM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: DFG

Known as a standard “off-the-books” hire...


6 posted on 08/08/2024 1:41:11 PM PDT by SuperLuminal ( Where is Samuel Adams when we so desperately need him)
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To: DFG

Typical fedgov Bu££$}{!T, Lies, Obfuscation, Liesliesandmorelies and “LOOK OVER THERE, IT’S A SQUIRREL !!!


7 posted on 08/08/2024 1:41:27 PM PDT by mabarker1 ( (Congress- the opposite of PROGRESS!!! A fraud, a hypocrite, a liar. I'm a member of Congress!!!)
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To: DFG

This explains why they knew to monitor him and arrange for him to meet the informant/s.

I am curious if there was anything besides a recent trip to Iran that caught their eye?


8 posted on 08/08/2024 1:49:56 PM PDT by piasa (Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge)
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To: DFG
Merchant tried to leave the country on July 12th and was arrested.

With very little SS protection, Trump survived an assasination attempted on July 13th.

Authorities say they don't believe there is connection between the two assassinations plots.

9 posted on 08/08/2024 2:04:04 PM PDT by FreeReign
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To: FreeReign

The FBI is ignorant or complicit. Either way, it is
an organization that has outlived its historic mission.


10 posted on 08/08/2024 2:13:18 PM PDT by Bookshelf
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To: LIConFem

“Must have been one of those “good” FBI agents. You know, Hannity’s buddies.”

Hannity talks about rank and file agents. This definitely was someone higher up than that.


11 posted on 08/08/2024 2:15:05 PM PDT by Gary from Dayton (Army Vet 1986-1991 unburdened by what was burdening before )
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To: DFG
“significant public benefit parole”

Okay, that's a very specific type of parole, one that requires very specific documentation and justification.

I want to see the paperwork and know the name of whoever approved it. I'm sick of the complete lack of accountability for federal employees. I was one for 25 years and none of us would tolerate this level of incompetence.

12 posted on 08/08/2024 2:19:34 PM PDT by usurper (AI was born with a birth defect.)
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To: DFG

Is there anyone they don’t let in besides Cubans?


13 posted on 08/08/2024 2:55:07 PM PDT by NWFree (Somebody has to say it 🤪)
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To: DFG

If this is proven to be valid, Christopher Wray should be fired, at a minimum.


14 posted on 08/08/2024 3:25:52 PM PDT by Signalman (I am not a snob. Ask anyone who matters.)
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To: Signalman

Wray, Mayorkas and Garland should be brought to the Oval. and fired in front of the nation when Trump takes office.


15 posted on 08/08/2024 3:31:19 PM PDT by surrey
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To: DFG

Plan B in case plan A fails


16 posted on 08/08/2024 3:47:33 PM PDT by californian by choice
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To: DFG

Backup plan by the fjb and kamalatoe ABCs!


17 posted on 08/08/2024 3:52:35 PM PDT by Harpotoo (Being a socialist is a lot easier than having to WORK like the rest of US:-))
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To: DFG

Joe Biden is Not confident in the peaceful transfer of power in January 2025.


18 posted on 08/08/2024 4:10:36 PM PDT by george76 (Ward Churchill : Fake Indian, Fake Scholarship, and Fake Art)
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