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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Violent Threats Against Ilhan Omar

12/9/2025

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Myles M. McQuade, a 30-year-old Florida man, pleaded guilty to making violent threats against U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar on social media and faces up to five years in federal prison.
The threats included graphic language about killing Omar and her children.
The threats came after Omar criticized right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, prompting backlash from GOP members.
Experts note an increase in threats against public officials.

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Myles M. McQuade, a 30-year-old Florida man, pleaded guilty to making violent threats against U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar on social media and faces up to five years in federal prison.
The threats included graphic language about killing Omar and her children.
The threats came after Omar criticized right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, prompting backlash from GOP members.
Experts note an increase in threats against public officials.