Phone Assassination of the State and Family The article scrutinizes the recent arrest of two veterans for allegedly plotting to assassinate Serbian President Vučić and his family, questioning the lack of evidence, such as weapons or a identified conspiracy group. It suggests a pattern of fabricated assassination attempts being used by the government to divert attention from its failures and consolidate support for the president, who allegedly benefits from being portrayed as a victim. Numerous past unproven assassination plots are cited as examples of this alleged tactic.

• Two veterans were arrested for allegedly plotting to assassinate President Vučić and his family, but no weapons or conspiracy group were identified.
• The arrests coincided with other political events, raising suspicions about the timing.
• The article cites a history of unproven assassination plot claims used by the government to distract from failures and bolster the president’s image.
• Evidence presented, such as intercepted phone calls, is described as insufficient and potentially misinterpreted, with defense lawyers suggesting alternative explanations.
• Past alleged assassination attempts, like the one in Jajinci and during the unveiling of the Stefan Nemanja monument, also lacked concrete charges or convictions.
• The article concludes that the frequent mention of ‘Vučić’s assassination’ across media, both pro-government and critical, serves to focus attention on the president rather than substantive issues.