William Upham, a Republican write-in candidate for Florida's 5th Congressional District and former U.S. Marine, has faced backlash after posting a video in which he calls President Donald Trump 'the Antichrist' and states that he 'must be killed.' In the nearly seven-minute video, Upham discusses his motivations for running, including restoring bipartisanship and addressing what he perceives as a broken political system. He claims that America is engaged in a spiritual battle and describes Trump as 'the enemy of God.' Upham cites Bible passages and expresses his belief that Trump is a 'false messiah' who 'must be killed.' The U.S. Marine Corps condemned Upham's statements, stating they violate the oath he took as a Marine. The U.S. Secret Service acknowledged the comments and stated they investigate any perceived threats toward protectees. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao also condemned Upham's remarks, emphasizing that he does not represent Marine values.
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Florida Congressional Candidate Calls Trump 'the Antichrist' in Video
William Upham, a congressional candidate in Florida, has drawn criticism for a video where he labels President Trump 'the Antichrist' and suggests he 'must be killed.' The U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Secret Service have condemned his statements, emphasizing the seriousness of threats against public officials.
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Former Marine running for Congress says Trump is the Antichrist and 'must be killed' in shocking video
Florida Congressional Candidate Calls Trump 'the Antichrist' in Video