Mark Dannels, sheriff of Cochise County, Arizona, expressed his apprehension about former President Trump’s limited awareness of recent threats in the state. On Thursday, Arizona law enforcement revealed they were searching for a man who had allegedly threatened Trump’s life on social media.
During an interview with NewsNation’s Ali Bradley at the U.S. southern border, Trump remarked on the immediate dangers, saying, “Can I tell you something? We’re in danger standing here talking. So, let’s not talk any longer … (Security) doesn’t want me standing here. They don’t want you standing here either.”
Trump comments on immediate dangers during NewsNation interview while law enforcement searches for life-threatening suspect
As the interview took place, Dannels confirmed that Ronald Lee Syvrud, the suspect, had not yet been apprehended. However, later reports indicated that the manhunt for Syvrud had concluded, a development Dannels praised as “good police work by my men and women.”
Dannels expressed pride in his team’s efforts, stating, “All I can say is, I’m not going to speak for the Secret Service, but I can say I’m proud of my people and what we did because we kept the president safe.” He emphasized the success of their efforts in ensuring the safety of both the event and Trump.
This situation comes just over a month after a rally in Pennsylvania where Trump was narrowly missed by a bullet. The incident resulted in the death of one rally attendee and the shooter, and led to the resignation of former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle.
