Florida House write-in candidate arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Trump
Summary
A man named William Upham, a former marine and Republican write-in candidate in Florida, was arrested for threatening to kill President Donald Trump. He faces federal charges and could go to prison for up to five years.Key Facts
- William Upham, 35, is a former marine and a Republican write-in candidate in Florida's fifth congressional district.
- He was arrested and charged in federal court for threatening to kill President Trump.
- The Secret Service investigated after reports of Upham’s threats, including videos he posted online.
- In the videos, Upham, wearing his military uniform, called for overthrowing President Trump and suggested killing him using specific military tactics.
- Upham linked his threats to his religious beliefs, calling President Trump the antichrist.
- He told a third party he made the videos to "declare war" on Trump and said he would kill the president when "God chooses."
- Upham had access to firearms and had made troubling statements to law enforcement recently.
- The acting US Secretary of the Navy said Upham is no longer a marine and does not represent the military’s values.
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