The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

Florida House write-in candidate arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Trump

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.
Read the Full Article

This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.