Pakistani national charged with alleged plot to assassinate American politicians

Asif Merchant was arrested last month on charges he plotted to assassinate American politicians of both parties, including former President Donald Trump, sources told ABC News. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: ABC News Digital is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage. Download the ABC News app for the latest headlines and alerts: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events on ABC News Live: Watch full episodes of World News Tonight with David Muir here: Read ABC News reports online: ABC News is the home to the #1 evening newscast “World News Tonight” with David Muir, “Good Morning America,” “20/20,” “Nightline,” “This Week” with George Step