Accused Jan. 6 rioter caught lurking around Obama's house had an arsenal at the ready

[marmar]

(Salon) Taylor Taranto, the 37-year-old accused Jan. 6 rioter apprehended near the home of former President Barack Obama on Thursday, had several weapons and a slew of ammunition with him, according to recent updates.

Per a report given by federal authorities on Friday, Obama's would-be attacker "had two guns and 400 rounds of ammunition in his van when he was arrested," as well as a machete.

According to NBC News, "Taranto's van has been parked near the D.C. jail in recent weeks and he has appeared at protests in support of other Jan. 6 defendants . . . Noting that he lived in the van, a federal prosecutor said Taranto had 'nowhere to go.'"

In a statement from a federal prosecutor, Taranto, a known Trump supporter, "has been in Washington to take House Speaker Kevin McCarthy up on his offer of letting Jan. 6 defendants review security footage of the Capitol riot relevant to their cases. ...........................(more)

https://www.salon.com/2023/06/30/accused-jan-6-rioter-caught-lurking-around-obamas-had-an-arsenal-at-the-ready/

[gab13by13]

1. I bet he just wanted a tour of the house?

Do I need the sarcasm thingy?

[louis-t]

2. Plenty of money for guns and ammo.

I have no doubt this person thought he would go down in history. Instead, he's just going down.

[uponit7771]

3. TFG is a stochastic terrorist

[keithbvadu2]

4. Another Antifa false flag operation acc to right wingers?

[malaise]

5. Aren't guns illegal in DC?

Are there other white supremacist terrorists living in vehicles or motels in DC armed to the teeth?

[LetMyPeopleVote]

6. TFG has posted President Obama's address