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Security Contractor Accused of Targeting Lawmakers, Trump Threatened

6/18/2025

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Vance Boelter, a 57-year-old security contractor, stands accused of murdering Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and her husband, with investigators uncovering a chilling list of political targets. In a separate incident, Peter Stinson, a former Coast Guard lieutenant, was arrested for threatening President Trump, declaring himself an ANTIFA member. The tension in the air is palpable.

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Former Lieutenant Arrested

A former Coast Guard lieutenant, Peter Stinson, has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill President Trump. Stinson, who served from 1988 to 2021, reportedly made violent posts on social media while identifying as an ANTIFA member. He now faces serious federal charges and is set to appear in court shortly.

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Historical Context

The assassination of President William McKinley in 1901 by anarchist Leon Czolgosz intensified concerns over political violence in the U.S. This historical precedent resonates today as threats against lawmakers and public officials have surged since 2017, reflecting ongoing tensions in American political discourse and raising alarms about the safety of elected representatives amid escalating violence.

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Story summary

Vance Boelter, a 57-year-old security contractor, stands accused of murdering Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and her husband, with investigators uncovering a chilling list of political targets. In a separate incident, Peter Stinson, a former Coast Guard lieutenant, was arrested for threatening President Trump, declaring himself an ANTIFA member. The tension in the air is palpable.

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