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Arizona Man Arrested for Threatening Trump During Border Visit

Aug 23, 2024, 02:20 PM

Authorities in Arizona have arrested a man accused of making death threats against former President Donald Trump. The suspect, identified as Ronald Lee Syvrud, allegedly made the threats on social media over a two-day period. The arrest occurred as Trump visited the U.S.-Mexico border in southern Arizona. Syvrud, a registered sex offender, has multiple outstanding warrants from Wisconsin. The Cochise County Sheriff's Office confirmed the arrest, which followed a manhunt.