“I’m just a woman,” Alinejad said. “I am calling on President Trump. In November 2024 the Justice Department accused Tehran of authorizing a murder-for-hire plot against Trump days before he won reelection. The person who tried to hire killers to go after Trump also organized the plot against Alinejad, authorities said. During a break in the proceeding, Alinejad approached Rivera's fiancee, who sobbed as she hugged Alinejad, telling her: “I'm sorry.