A convicted felon from Arizona has been arrested after threatening the life of President Donald Trump and his family in a series of expletive-filled Facebook videos.

Manuel Tamayo-Torres, a Glendale resident with a violent criminal history, faces five federal charges, including making threats and attempting to purchase firearms illegally, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

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Tamayo-Torres attended a Trump rally in Glendale on August 23, less than six weeks after an attempted assassination on Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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Court documents reveal that Tamayo-Torres, whose social media rants targeted Trump and his family, accused the former president of “white privilege” and bizarrely claimed Trump was involved in trafficking his own daughter.

In one of his Facebook videos, Tamayo-Torres lashed out, saying, “You’re Caucasian nothing. You’ll earn nothing, Aryan money, that’s all you have. You’re a low-life scum. I’ll spit in your f**ckng face, motherf**ker, and if they give me a chance, I’m going to f**king bury you myself.”

He went further, threatening Trump’s entire family, stating, “You’re gonna die, your son’s gonna die. Your whole family is going to die. This is reality for you now. This is the only reality you have in your future—dying.”

Authorities, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), arrested Tamayo-Torres after discovering he had also tried to buy firearms illegally.

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Despite a 2003 felony conviction in California for assault causing great bodily injury and a restraining order from his ex-wife in Arizona, Tamayo-Torres attempted to purchase firearms twice in November 2023 at a Phoenix gun store, filling out Form 4473 for a background check.

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The restraining order, issued in July 2023, and his criminal history barred him from firearm ownership. Still, he disregarded these legal restrictions, prompting federal authorities to intervene.

Tamayo-Torres’s previous conviction resulted in a six-year prison sentence, underscoring a troubling pattern of violent behavior. His latest threats come amidst heightened concerns for the safety of public figures, particularly amid increasing political division.

While Tamayo-Torres’s motivations remain unclear, his rants reflect a dangerous escalation of rhetoric aimed at conservatives and Trump supporters.

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As reported by Fox News, Tamayo-Torres also posted photos from the August rally, adding to the evidence connecting him to the threats. Federal authorities are taking the case seriously, with charges that could lead to significant prison time if convicted.

This case highlights the continued risks faced by President Trump and his family, as well as the need for vigilance against politically motivated violence.

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