Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) said in an interview Friday. Post on social platform X He said Margate Police Station, in his district, notified him the day before the election of a “possible plot” threatening his life.
Moskowitz said in a statement that a man was arrested near his home with a rifle, suppressor and bulletproof vest. Moskowitz, who is Jewish, also said the man had a manifesto containing anti-Semitic rhetoric and that the “target” list included only Moskowitz's name.
He added that there were “many other details” that he was not disclosing due to the ongoing investigation.
In his letter, Moskowitz expressed his gratitude to local law enforcement, the U.S. Marshals Service, the FBI, the U.S. Capitol Police and the U.S. Attorney's Office.
“As an appointee to the task force on the Donald J. Trump assassination attempt, I understand the failure and the importance of establishing protection for the current and future commander in chief and vice president,” Moskowitz said in a statement. ” .
“At the same time, I am very concerned about the safety of members of Congress when they are in their constituencies and the severe lack thereof. Regardless of party affiliation or differences, we all have families that we want to keep safe. ” he added.
The Hill has reached out to the Margate Police Department for comment.
