3Clinton, NY – Christopher Moynihan, a man previously pardoned by former President Donald Trump for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot, was arrested for allegedly threatening House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Moynihan, 34, stands accused of making a terroristic threat after being reported for wanting to kill the New York congressman.

New York State Police acted on a tip received from the FBI that Moynihan had issued a threat against Jeffries. A criminal complaint revealed that Moynihan sent messages expressing his desire to “eliminate” the congressman before an upcoming speech.

In the texts, Moynihan reportedly stated, “Hakeem Jeffries makes a speech in a few days in NYC I cannot allow this terrorist to live.” He also mentioned, “Even if I am hated, he must be eliminated,

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