By The case involving former President Donald Trump took a startling turn as federal prosecutors revealed new details. It was disclosed that Trump had posted what he claimed to be former President Barack Obama’s home address on his social media platform. Strikingly, this occurred on the same day that an individual, Taylor Taranto, was apprehended near the property with a van filled with guns. Taranto, who allegedly participated in the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, had been living in the van while driving across the country.
In a motion filed by the Justice Department to keep Taranto detained, it was mentioned that he had two firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in his possession. The prosecution further revealed that on June 29, the day of his arrest, Taranto reposted a tweet from Trump’s platform, Truth Social, containing what Trump claimed was Obama’s home address. Taranto also made a disturbing statement on Telegram, writing, “We got these losers surrounded! See you in hell, Podesta’s and Obama’s,” referring to John Podesta, the former chair of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign.
Furthermore, during Taranto’s live stream on YouTube, he informed his followers that he was seeking a “good angle on a shot,” which raised concerns among prosecutors.
This update provides insights into the alarming events surrounding Taranto and Trump’s actions regarding the sharing of personal information and potential threats made towards prominent individuals.
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Taranto’s Case: Seeking Release Pending Trial
A representative of Taranto, who is facing legal charges, did not respond immediately to a phone message requesting comment. However, Taranto’s lawyer, Kathryn D’Adamo Guevara, submitted a motion advocating for his release prior to trial. The defense attorney argued that Taranto poses no flight risk as he has strong ties to his family in Washington state and is a former U.S. Navy member honorably discharged after serving in Iraq.
D’Adamo Guevara further highlighted that Taranto has been openly accessible for the past 2½ years, effectively negating any concerns of elusiveness.
Taranto’s Motive in Washington
According to the Justice Department’s detention memo, Taranto’s wife disclosed to investigators that he had traveled to Washington this time due to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s earlier offer to reveal exclusive footage of the January 6th attack. Taranto already faces four misdemeanor charges related to his alleged participation in the Capitol assault. Prosecutors claim that he was part of the mob that breached the building and made his way to the entrance of the Speaker’s Lobby outside the House chamber.
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Taranto’s Online Activities and Endorsement
Since then, prosecutors say, Taranto has been active online, posting a Facebook video of himself in the Capitol that day and endorsing a conspiracy theory. He claimed that the death of Ashli Babbitt, who was fatally shot by a Capitol Police officer, was a hoax.
FBI Monitoring and Search
The FBI had been monitoring Taranto’s online activities due to his involvement in the riot. Last Wednesday, they started searching for him after he made a concerning statement on his YouTube livestream. He claimed to be in Gaithersburg, Md., on a “one-way mission” with intentions to blow up the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Livestream from Washington Neighborhood
The next day, Taranto continued his livestream from the Washington neighborhood where Obama lives. It is an area heavily monitored by the U.S. Secret Service. He mentioned looking for “entrance points” and expressed his desire to get a “good angle on a shot,” according to the detention memo.
Encounter with Law Enforcement
Law enforcement officials spotted Taranto a few blocks away from the former president’s home. As they approached, he fled and was subsequently chased by Secret Service officers.
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