Staff Reports
A manhunt is underway for a 66-year-old Arizona resident, Ronald Lee Syrvud, who has allegedly decided to make threats against former President Donald Trump. This is happening while Trump makes an appearance in Cochise County. The Secret Service is reportedly kept in the loop about this particular escapade because, as it turns out, threats against influential public figures are generally not taken lightly—who knew?
Syrvud is not just an ordinary crank; he’s got a rap sheet that would make even the most hardened criminals chuckle. His background includes outstanding warrants from Wisconsin due to some delightful DUI adventures and from Graham County, Arizona, for a hit-and-run and not registering as a sex offender. Clearly, this is not the type of fellow anyone who wants to show up at a Trump rally with ill intentions.
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Authorities in Arizona have arrested Ronald Lee Syvrud (66)
Raise your hand ✋️ if you want him to get life in prison, for threatening to kill President Trump….. this can not go unpunished pic.twitter.com/VJ29IL1fGa
— @Chicago1Ray 🇺🇸 (@Chicago1Ray) August 22, 2024
In a delightful twist of fate, the sheriff’s office has turned to social media for assistance, asking the public to keep an eye out for Syrvud as “an investigative lead for threats to kill a presidential candidate.” To no one’s surprise, the candidate in question is none other than Trump himself. It’s almost as if they want to make it a reality show: “Find the Threat,” live on Facebook.
The urgency of Trump’s security detail has been brought into focus recently, especially following a rather harrowing assassination attempt on him in mid-July, where a bullet managed to graze his ear. Anyone still doubting the risks that come along with holding office should consider that one man did not make it out alive, and two others were wounded during that rally. With stakes like this, it’s no wonder that the former president showed up at his recent North Carolina rally behind bulletproof glass—a sight that might become the norm for outdoor events.
As the political landscape heats up, Arizona stands as a battleground state, and early indicators show Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are practically neck and neck in the polls. According to Decision Desk HQ, Trump is at 47.3%, while Harris isn’t too far behind at 47.2%. It’s a contest that almost mirrors the wild antics of Syrvud’s own life choices—anything can happen when the drama unfolds.
