Donald Trump addresses social media followers in a video uploaded in the throes of the Capitol riots. (Screen capture via Twitter)
A Navy veteran was arrested Monday (11 January) accused o threatening to kill US lawmakers opposed to Donald Trump and leaving crude, ranting, homophobic voicemails to congresspeople.
Ryder Winegar, 33, is facing federal charges and was taken to custody for allegedly leaving a string of voicemails to at least six members of Congress, according to a news release from the Department of Justice.
In one call, he is alleged said: “I got some advice for you. Here’s the advice, Donald Trump is your president.