Staff Reports
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona is on the hunt for a man who has reportedly issued threats against the former president, Donald Trump. The suspect, Ronald Lee Syrvud, a hefty 66-year-old weighing in at 220 pounds and routinely enjoying life at six feet tall, is not just in trouble for his alarming statements about a presidential candidate but also for a charming little rap sheet that includes DUI charges and a failure to register as a sex offender. How delightful.
As Trump prepared for a much-anticipated visit to the southern border, where he plans to address border security issues, the sheriff’s office has issued advisories alerting the public to be on the lookout for Syrvud. Authorities have made it clear that this joker isn’t just a nuisance; he’s a man of serious interest due to credible threats against Trump. Not to mention, he has a couple of warrants waiting for him in Wisconsin that he hasn’t quite gotten around to dealing with. It’s remarkable how some people can manage to be both a danger to society and a danger to their freedom.
This guy was going to target Trump today in AZ. Manhunt is on. Apparently he’s a sex offender with a long rap sheet. pic.twitter.com/n45rCULPbK
— Mike (@midnightriderV2) August 22, 2024
As Trump navigated the border on the day of his visit, he didn’t appear unnerved by the drama unfolding in Cochise County. Instead, he strutted around, shaking hands and exchanging smiles with supporters. It looked like another day in Trump Land—except, of course, for the snipers perched high above, perhaps ensuring that any misguided attempts at chaos would be swiftly thwarted. It’s a sad state of affairs when a former president needs snipers on standby just to shake hands with his constituents.
In a statement that may inspire a collective eye roll, Sheriff Mark Dannels declared that their department had enhanced security due to the threats made against Trump. It’s sobering to think that in America, a man who has the right to run for office can find himself targeted so openly. At the same time, authorities scramble to curb the actions of a man who clearly has a loose grip on acceptable behavior. The sheriff also highlighted Syrvud’s status as a registered sex offender, reminding everyone that not only is he trouble, but he’s been trouble for quite some time.
Though the specific details of Syrvud’s threats remain murky, it’s established that they were not born out of any social media rabbit holes—a surprise, considering that a good portion of today’s threats seem to arise on those platforms. Sheriff Dannels assured the public of a “zero tolerance” approach to these threats, reassuring everyone that Syrvud will be brought to justice soon. Given his stellar track record, it’s fair to wonder just how long this man will remain at large. Regardless, it’s becoming painfully clear that safety has taken on a whole new meaning in today’s political climate, and not everyone seems prepared to go along for the ride.
