An Arizona man, Ronald Lee Syvrud, 66, is wanted after allegedly threatening to kill former President Donald Trump on social media.
Syvrud has multiple outstanding warrants from Wisconsin, including on charges of driving under the influence and a felony hit and run.according to the Cochise County Sheriff's Office.
Police said he was from Benson, Arizona, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) southeast of Tucson.
Cochise County Sheriff
Trump's Response
When asked about the threat, Trump responded that he was "not that surprised" and expressed his intention to take strong action against "bad guys."
He is currently in Cochise County as part of his campaign visit to the US-Mexico border.
During his visit, he sought to accuse his rival, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, of allowing illegal immigrants to enter the United States.
Trump's approval rating surged after he was shot and assassinated last month
In July, Trump survived an attempted assassination that resulted in a gunshot wound to his ear, leaving two others injured and one man dead. The incident led to the resignation of the US Secret Service director amid widespread scrutiny.
After this assassination,according to betting platform polymarket odds, Trump’s support rate has been greatly improved.
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Crypto markets reacted little to news of another Trump assassination
Bitcoin price is currently trading at $60,667 and has changed little over the past day, rising slightly by 0.51%.
Bitcoin Price Source: coinmarket
The crypto market as a whole benefited from a brief rise in Bitcoin prices following Trump's assassination last month.
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Threats to presidential candidates mount
This incident adds to a growing list of threats against political candidates ahead of the November 5 general election.
Earlier in August, a Virginia man was charged with threatening Vice-President Kamala Harris, and in December, a New Hampshire man was arrested for threatening Republican presidential candidates.
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