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- Total News Sources
- 3
- Left
- 1
- Center
- 0
- Right
- 2
- Unrated
- 0
- Last Updated
- 13 days ago
- Bias Distribution
- 67% Right
Man Arrested at Capitol for Threatening Trump's Cabinet Officials
Ryan Michael English, a 24-year-old from Massachusetts, was arrested near the U.S. Capitol after he turned himself in, stating he wanted to kill Republican officials including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and House Speaker Mike Johnson. English carried a folding knife and two homemade Molotov cocktails, which were made from vodka bottles and cloth soaked in flammable liquid. He initially planned to target Hegseth and Johnson but changed his focus to Bessent after reading about his Senate confirmation on the day of the vote. The court filings reveal English intended to 'send a message' with his actions and had even considered burning down the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. He faces serious charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm and carrying an incendiary device on Capitol grounds. This incident underscores ongoing security concerns at the Capitol, following previous arrests related to violent threats.
- Total News Sources
- 3
- Left
- 1
- Center
- 0
- Right
- 2
- Unrated
- 0
- Last Updated
- 13 days ago
- Bias Distribution
- 67% Right
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