Taylor Taranto was recently arrested outside of Obama’s home after sending out a post that Donald Trump had made on Truth Social.
I know what you are thinking… big deal.
Actually, it is a big deal, and this is something that could hurt Trump in the very near future depending upon how far the DOJ wants to take this.
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Here is the problem…
The post that Taranto sent out was a previous post by Donald Trump that reportedly gave up the address of former president Barack Obama, reports the New York Post.
Taranto decided to pack up his van and do a little driving through Obama’s neighborhood while being armed to the teeth.
He was eventually arrested, but this is where things start to get really interesting.
The feds were already eyeballing Taranto because of his involvement during the January 6 rioting at the Capitol. He was in the same area as Ashley Babbitt when she was shot and killed, so he was on the radar.
Before being apprehended outside of Obama’s house, Taranto was posting online about his intent against Obama, other staffers, and members of Congress.
Prosecutors stated, “Taranto is a direct and serious threat to the public.
“Taranto’s own words and actions demonstrate that he is a direct threat to multiple political figures as well as the public at large. The risk that Taranto poses if released is high, and the severity of the consequences that could result are catastrophic,” reports CNN.
How does all this tie into Trump?
Well, if that original post is legitimate, Trump had provided Obama’s address and the way this DOJ works, they will probably try to hit Trump with some type of charge of inciting violence against Barack Obama. Honestly, it would not surprise me if AG Garland took the approach that Trump published the address to silently call for attacks against Obama... that is how nuts these people are.
With Obama being a former president, you can imagine the charges the DOJ can dream up against Trump on this one.
And if you think I am stretching here, remember that Democrats have repeatedly accused Trump of encouraging violence via Twitter posts that he made with “hidden” messages, so this is not really the stretch some are making it out to be.
Believe me, if Garland and company can tie this to Trump, they will do it.
