On July 27, 2026, the MEMRI TV project published a clip about Iran’s state news agency Tasnim’s video from its Telegram channel titled “Where to Kill Melania,” presenting operational guidance for assassinating U.S. First Lady Melania Trump. Claiming to rely on information from anonymous security networks and satellite imagery, the video outlined details about her security arrangements and stated that her “obsession with fashion” had become her greatest weakness. It suggested that luxury department stores in New York City could provide opportunities for operations by “global freedom fighters.”
The video described what it called “advanced signs” that could indicate an upcoming visit by the First Lady, suggested obtaining information about her whereabouts through employees at nearby hospitals, proposed poisoning items she orders from luxury fashion stores with the nerve agent VX, and recommended bribing members of her wardrobe and styling team. It concluded with threats against President Donald Trump and the couple’s son, Barron Trump.
On July 16, 2026, Tasnim posted a similar video to its Telegram channel providing detailed instructions for assassinating U.S. President Donald Trump.
Narrator: “The documents used in the video were extracted from several anonymous security networks and satellite imagery. Melania Trump’s security team operates independently of the U.S. president. The Secret Service also uses the unique identified ‘Muse’ for her instead of the traditional codename ‘Mockingbird.’
“Melania’s obsession with fashion has become her biggest weakness. Melania has a special interest in the luxury department stores on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York, such as Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue. These places could be suitable for operations by global freedom fighters.
“The advanced signs indicating that Melania will visit these centers are and you can be prepared for the operation that prevent the placement of explosive devices, all trash cans along the route are removed, and manhole covers and underground drains are completely welded shut.
“The advance security team identifies emergency routes to the nearest hospitals with a Level 1 trauma center and coordinates with local emergency responders. Knowing the staff at these hospitals, or being employed by them, can provide you with information about Melania’s presence.
“Sometimes, she shops online from Saks Fifth Avenue at 611 Fifth Avenue; Dior at 23 East 57th Street on the corner of Madison Avenue; Michael Kors at 610 Fifth Avenue; Dolce & Gabbana at 695 Madison Avenue; and its other branch at 717 Fifth Avenue.
“The strategy for carrying out operations in online shopping is to be attracted to these stores and poison the clothes. To contaminate clothes, you can use the nerve agent VX, an oily, odorless, and tasteless liquid that enters the body through skin contact and kills the prey after 2 to 18 hours.
“The core of her wardrobe and styling team also consists of Hervé Pierre, Mordechai Alvow, and Nicole Bryl. Offering large sums of money could tempt these individuals! This is just the beginning, Barron Trump wait for us!”
