Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) on Friday mentioned in a publish on the social platform X that the Margate Police Division, which is in his district, knowledgeable him the day earlier than the election about “a potential plot” to threaten his life.
Within the assertion, Moskowitz mentioned a person was arrested close to his residence with a rifle, suppressor and physique armor. Moskowitz, who’s Jewish, additionally mentioned that the person had a manifesto that included “antisemitic” rhetoric and solely Moskowitz’s identify on the “target” checklist.
He added that there have been “many other details” he would not disclose attributable to an ongoing investigation.
Within the letter, Moskowitz expressed gratitude towards native regulation enforcement, the U.S. Marshalls, the FBI, the U.S. Capitol Police and the U.S. Legal professional’s workplace.
“As someone who was appointed to the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump, I understand the failures and importance of fixing the protection of our current and future Commander-in-Chief and Vice President,” Moskowitz mentioned within the assertion.
“At the same time, I am deeply worried about Congressional member security and the significant lack thereof when we are in the district. Regardless of our political affiliations or differences, we all have families we want to keep safe,” he added.
The Hill has contacted the Margate Police Division for remark.
