Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, said in a statement that he was informed of the possible murder plot by the Margate Police Department.
The lawmaker, who was re-elected this week, said he was informed of the news by authorities the day before the election.
“The day before the election, I was notified by Margate Police Station, in my parliamentary district, of a possible plot against my life. The person in question was arrested not far from my home. . He was a former felon and was in possession of a rifle, a suppressor, and a bulletproof vest,” Moskowitz said in a statement.
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House of Representatives Jared Moskowitz speaks during a press conference held to address the MAGA Republican Party's decision to prioritize the impeachment of President Joe Biden over other domestic issues in the United States on December 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. Member of Parliament (Countess Jemal/Getty Images, Parliamentary Integrity Project)
“The manifesto found with him contained anti-Semitic rhetoric, among other things, and the 'target' list included only my name. I do not want to interfere with the ongoing investigation. “There are many other details that will not be disclosed,'' the lawmaker pointed out.
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, responded to Moskowitz's comments about a possible conspiracy by tweeting, “This is outrageous.” “No one should ever hurt Jared!”
Fox News Digital contacted the Margate Police Department regarding a possible murder plot against Moskowitz and provided a press release from Major Alan Banat discussing the arrest of 41-year-old John Lapinski.
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Representative Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, during a hearing by the Select Committee on the Assassination Attempt on Former President Donald J. Trump in Butler, Penn., at the Capitol in Washington, DC, on September 26, 2024. . (Ting Sheng/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“On November 2, 2024, the Margate Police Department conducted an investigation that resulted in the arrest of Margate resident John Lapinski (DOB 07/23/83) was arrested,” the release states.
“During the investigation, our detectives discovered several firearms and evidence indicating that he may have been planning some criminal activity,” the press release continued. “The Margate Police Department has contacted the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to assist in the investigation.
“As this investigation is still active and ongoing, the Margate Police Department declines further comment. ATF is currently the lead agency in this investigation,” the press release concluded.
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Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, attends a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing on Monday, July 22, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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Moskowitz congratulated Susie Wiles following the news that President-elect Donald Trump has chosen her to be his chief of staff.
“Congratulations @susie57!” he tweeted. “I worked with Susie in the DeSantis administration. She is brilliant, tough, and strategic. She will serve our country well.”
