New York man threatened to kill Donald Trump, prosecutors charge

Thomas Welnicki, 72, was charged with threatening to kill, kidnap, and inflict bodily harm on Trump. Welnicki's lawyer says he was distraught about what he saw as Trump threatening democracy.

US President Donald Trump waves as he walks on the South Lawn of the White House upon his return to Washington from Camp David, US, November 29, 2020.

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ByREUTERS

JANUARY 10, 2022 20:18

Updated: JANUARY 10, 2022 21:20

New York man threatened to kill Donald Trump, prosecutors charge

Thomas Welnicki, 72, was charged with threatening to kill, kidnap, and inflict bodily harm on Trump. Welnicki's lawyer says he was distraught about what he saw as Trump threatening democracy.

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New York man threatened to kill Donald Trump, prosecutors charge

Thomas Welnicki, 72, was charged with threatening to kill, kidnap, and inflict bodily harm on Trump. Welnicki's lawyer says he was distraught about what he saw as Trump threatening democracy.

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