DOJ refers to Air Force One threat as ‘assassination attempt’ in ballroom appeal

The Justice Department has labeled the Iranian missile threat that prompted President Trump to switch planes last month as an "assassination attempt" in a Supreme Court filing. This move highlights the gravity of the situation and underscores the urgency to overturn a lower court's decision that blocked certain actions. This incident underscores the volatile nature of international relations and the potential dangers faced by high-ranking officials, emphasizing the importance of swift and decisive legal actions in such critical scenarios.