Arizona Man Arrested for Threatening President-Elect Donald Trump
A man from Arizona has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill President-elect Donald Trump after posting a series of videos displaying an AR-15 rifle. According to authorities, Manuel Tamayo-Torres made these threats against Trump and members of his family.
In the disturbing videos, Torres accused Trump and his family of kidnapping and sex-trafficking his children. He faces felony charges as detailed in court documents.
Threats Made Public
While the court documents do not mention Trump by name, they refer to him as “Individual 1”, indicating that he is the former president and current president-elect. In one of the videos taken during a rally on August 23 at Desert Diamond Arena, Torres brandished the AR-15 rifle and issued threats against Trump.
Torres stated in the video, “[Individual 1] you’re gonna die, [Individual 1], your son’s gonna die. Your whole family is going to die, [Individual 1]. This is reality now for you.” This alarming rhetoric escalated further with another video posted on November 21, where Torres reiterated his threats against Trump’s family.
Previous Incidents Involving Trump
This is not the first time Trump has faced serious threats. On July 13, during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, a shooter opened fire, resulting in the death of one attendee and injuring Trump himself. The shooter was subsequently killed by a Secret Service agent.
Currently, Tamayo-Torres has also been charged for making false statements on federal forms to obtain a firearm in Arizona last year.
Conclusion
The escalation of threats against political figures raises concerns about safety and the impact of rhetoric in public discourse.
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