Indicted terrorist commander allegedly spoke of targeting Ivanka Trump

The commander of a terrorist organization is alleged to have discussed wanting to target Ivanka Trump, President Donald Trump’s oldest daughter, as part of a series of attacks, according to three sources familiar with the matter

The commander of a terrorist organization is alleged to have discussed wanting to target Ivanka Trump, President Donald Trump’s oldest daughter, as part of a series of attacks, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

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The commander, Mohammad Al-Saadi, was indicted Thursday on eight counts over allegations that he helped carry out nearly 20 attacks — and attempted attacks — across Europe, Canada and the U.S.

Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national, was extradited to New York this month to face trial, including over allegations of a plot to target a New York City synagogue. He was also charged with ordering attacks on U.S. bank branches, as well as against Jewish people in several cities across Europe.