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Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) announced Friday in a statement that a convicted felon armed with rifle, a suppressor, and body armor was arrested near his Florida home Monday with a manifesto and apparent plans to harm him.
The manifesto allegedly contained “antisemitic rhetoric” as well as a list of targets that included the 43-year-old.
In a statement he posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Moskowitz said, “Serving my constituents is a great honor, but it has put my family in danger.” In a lengthier statement, Moskowitz added:
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 l 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.”
Moskowitz was first elected to represent Florida’s 23rd congressional district in 2022. He won reelection on Tuesday after narrowly defeating Republican challenger Joe Kaufman.
