Former President Trump reacted to a manhunt launched by law enforcement officials after an Arizona man allegedly threatened to kill him during a campaign event at the southern border in Cochise County. Ronald Lee Syvrud, 66, of Benson, was taken into custody without incident. Trump, when asked about the threats, stated that he has a job to do and it is a dangerous job, but he must continue to do it. The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office was in close contact with Trump’s team regarding the situation. Syvrud made threatening posts on social media targeting Trump over a two day period and has outstanding warrants in Wisconsin and Arizona for various offenses.
Trump’s visit to the battleground state of Arizona had a “Make America Safe Again” theme, coinciding with Vice President Kamala Harris’ expected speech at the Democratic National Convention. Despite the threats against him, Trump has continued his campaign travel schedule, visiting Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina, with events planned in Las Vegas and Glendale, Arizona. The U.S. Secret Service is aware of and tracking the manhunt in Arizona and has referred inquiries to the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office. The Trump campaign has not yet provided a comment on the incident.
The threat against Trump occurred during a campaign event near the border in Cochise County, where Syrvud was taken into custody by law enforcement. Trump, when asked about the threats, emphasized that he has a job to do and it is a dangerous job, but he remains committed to his campaign. The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office was in close contact with Trump’s team regarding the situation. Syrvud, who made threatening posts on social media targeting Trump, has outstanding warrants in Wisconsin and Arizona for various offenses, with additional charges pending.
Trump’s visit to Arizona had a focus on national security, with a “Make America Safe Again” theme. The visit took place as Vice President Kamala Harris was expected to speak at the Democratic National Convention. Despite the threats against him, Trump has continued his campaign travel schedule, holding events in multiple states. The U.S. Secret Service is monitoring the situation in Arizona and has referred inquiries to the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office. The Trump campaign has not yet provided a comment on the incident.
The manhunt in Arizona for the individual who allegedly threatened to kill Trump occurred as the former president visited the border in Cochise County for a campaign event. Syrvud, the suspect, was taken into custody without incident. Trump stated that he understands the dangers of his job but remains committed to his campaign efforts. The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office worked closely with Trump’s team to address the situation. Syrvud, who had made threatening posts on social media, has outstanding warrants in Wisconsin and Arizona and may face additional charges.
Trump’s visit to Arizona focused on national security and the theme of “Make America Safe Again”, coinciding with Vice President Kamala Harris’ expected address at the Democratic National Convention. Despite the threats against him, Trump has continued his campaign travels, visiting various states including Pennsylvania, Michigan, North Carolina, and Nevada. The U.S. Secret Service is monitoring the situation in Arizona and has referred inquiries to the local sheriff’s office. The Trump campaign has not yet publicly commented on the incident.
