Arizona Man Wanted for Threatening Trump Amid Rising Political Tensions

An Arizona man, Ronald Lee Syvrud, is sought after making threats on social media to kill former President Donald Trump. Trump, in Cochise County for his campaign, dismissed the threat. The incident adds to a growing list of threats against candidates ahead of the November 5 election. The U.S. Secret Service faces scrutiny due to these security issues.

An Arizona man, Ronald Lee Syvrud, is wanted for making social media threats to kill former President Donald Trump, stated the Cochise County Sheriff's Office on Thursday.

Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, is currently in Cochise County for his campaign, including a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border. Syvrud, 66, has multiple outstanding warrants in Wisconsin, according to the sheriff's office.

Despite the threats, Trump said he was not surprised and remains committed to his campaign. This incident is part of a concerning trend of threats against political candidates leading up to the November 5 general election.

This month, several individuals have been charged with threatening political figures, including Vice President Kamala Harris and other Republican candidates. In a July incident, Trump was wounded in an assassination attempt that left one man dead.

Following the shooting, the U.S. Secret Service faced widespread criticism, leading to the resignation of its director. Trump expressed continued trust in the Secret Service, acknowledging their errors and efforts to improve.

(With inputs from agencies.)