FBI Stops Far-Right Kidnappers From Abducting Michigan Governor
Written by Site Hub on October 9, 2020
The FBI arrested 6 men who were allegedly plotting to kidnap Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Their plan didn’t stop there: it also included overthrowing other state governments that they believe are “violating the US Constitution.”
Their men being charged are: Michigan residents Adam Fox, Ty Garbin, Kaleb Franks, Daniel Harris, Brandon Caserta, and Delaware resident Barry Croft.
Whitmer gave a statement during a press conference:
“When I put my hand on the Bible and took the oath of office 22 months ago, I knew this job would be hard. But I’ll be honest, I never could’ve imagined anything like this. I want to start by saying thank you to our law enforcement. Thank you to the fearless FBI agents. And thank you to the brave Michigan state troopers who participated in this operation.”
She went on to blame President Donald Trump for encouraging far-right groups by not condemning their actions:
“Just last week, the President of the United States stood before the American people and refused to condemn white supremacists and hate groups like these two Michigan militia groups,” she said. “‘Stand back and stand by,’ he told them. ‘Stand back and stand by.’ Hate groups heard the President’s words not as a rebuke, but as a rallying cry, as a call to action. When our leaders speak, their words matter. They carry weight.”
Source:
CNN
