Pakistani, allegedly linked to Iran, charged in foiled plot against Trump
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The Justice Department has charged Asif Raza Merchant, a 46-year-old Pakistani man, for attempting to hire a hitman to assassinate political figures in the U.S., including former President Donald Trump. Merchant was arrested in New York on July 12, shortly before a separate assassination attempt of Trump.

Despite no connection to the assassination attempt, officials see Merchant's actions as part of a broader plot that involved plans to steal computer files from U.S. officials. Merchant had recently visited Iran and aimed to recruit hitmen for his scheme.

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