A former Coast Guard lieutenant was not too long ago arrested for allegedly making threats to kill President Donald Trump, in accordance with courtroom paperwork obtained by Fox Information.
The suspect, Virginia resident Peter Stinson, served as an officer in the USA Coast Guard from 1988 to 2021. He was a sharpshooter in addition to a FEMA teacher throughout that point.
In an affidavit filed on Friday, a process power officer from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) revealed particulars in regards to the myriad of on-line threats that Stinson allegedly made.
In a single occasion, Stinson reportedly wrote that Trump wanted to be “[L]uigied,” on Might 9. The submit was a reference to Luigi Mangione, who’s accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson final yr.
Stinson allegedly made graphic threats in opposition to Trump involving weapons, poisoning and even knives on a number of social media platforms.
Stinson additionally allegedly referenced “not having the necessary skills,” to efficiently full an assassination, but in addition eerily advised that he wasn’t being solely truthful.
The doc additionally alleges that Stinson made a number of references to 8647, which authorities officers say “is likely in reference to an Instagram post made by former FBI Director James Comey.”
“The post by Comey was interpreted in the news media as a violent threat to President Trump and prompted an investigation by the Department of Homeland Security and the United States Secret Service. STINSON has since made 13 additional posts on Bluesky including the text, ‘8647’,” the doc states.
The affidavit additionally alleges that Stinson “has self-identified as a member of ANTIFA.”
On Feb. 2, Stinson allegedly posted on his X account, “Sure. This is war. Sides will be drawn. Antifa always wins in the end. Violence is inherently necessary.”
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The latest submit referenced within the doc was printed on BlueSky on June 11, when Stinson allegedly wrote, “When he dies, the party is going to be yuge.”
Stinson was charged with making threats to kill the president and is slated to make an preliminary look in federal courtroom on Wednesday.
Fox Information Digital’s Brooke Curto contributed to this report.
