Arizona man who threatened to kill Trump arrested
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A 66-year-old Arizona man, who allegedly threatened to kill former President Trump during his stop in the Grand Canyon State, was arrested Thursday, according to local authorities.
Ronald Syvrud was arrested and taken into custody in Cochise County without incident, the county sheriff's office shared on Facebook.
A spokesperson for the Cochise County sheriff’s office, Carol Capas, told NewsNation that Syvrud made threats on social media.
Syvrud’s arrest came just a few hours after law enforcement launched a manhunt, with law enforcement stating earlier Thursday that he was “sought as an investigative lead for threats to kill a presidential candidate.”
The sheriff’s office said the 66-year-old has an outstanding warrant in Wisconsin for driving under the influence. Additionally, he was also wanted for failing to register as a sex offender and for a hit-and-run in Arizona.
During the campaign event in Cochise County, Trump went after Vice President Harris on immigration, one of the top issues this election cycle.
The former president told stories of individuals who were killed by migrants. He pledged to complete the construction of the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and advocated for tougher sentences for drug traffickers.
“She will never build the wall. She doesn’t want to build the wall,” Trump said. “If she changes her mind it’s only because she wants to get elected, because who wouldn’t want to have a strong border.”
The threats against Trump come just a month after the former president survived an assassination attempt, where a 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. Matthew Crooks hit Trump’s right ear while also killing one attendee.
In an interview earlier Thursday with NewsNation, Trump alluded to the dangers he faced.
“Can I tell you something? We’re in danger standing here talking,” Trump said during an interview with NewsNation’s Ali Bradley at the U.S. southern border. “So let’s not talk any longer.”
“[Security] doesn’t want me standing here. They don’t want you standing here either.”
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