The New York Post reports that a maniac carrying a manifesto with “antisemitic rhetoric” was arrested on suspicion of connection to a potential plot to assassinate Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz.
Johnathan Lapinski, 41, was arrested in possession of firearms, suppressors, and papers containing antisemitic rhetoric. Authorities claim that Moskowitz's name was written on a 'target list' among the suspect's papers.
Moskowitz, a Democrat, represents Florida's 23rd District; he is married with children. Among other roles, he was appointed to the task force to investigate the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
Moskowitz tweeted about the arrest: "The day before the election, I was notified by the Margate Police Department, located in my Congressional District, about a potential plot on my life. The individual in question was arrested not far from my home; he is a former felon who was in possession of a rifle, a suppressor, and body armor. Found with him was a manifesto that, among other things, included antisemitic rhetoric and only my name on the "target" list. There are many other details that I will not disclose as I do not want to interfere with an ongoing investigation.''
''I want to thank local law enforcement, the US Marshalls, the FBI, the US Capitol Police, and the US Attorney's office. 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. 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."