{"id":1941554,"date":"2023-06-01T03:23:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T07:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-ex-pat-charged-with-threatening-to-kill-sen-thom-tillis-marines\/"},"modified":"2023-06-01T03:26:02","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T07:26:02","slug":"us-ex-pat-charged-with-threatening-to-kill-sen-thom-tillis-marines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-ex-pat-charged-with-threatening-to-kill-sen-thom-tillis-marines\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-US citizen accused of threatening to murder Sen. Thom Tillis and Marines."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-ex-pat-charged-with-threatening-to-kill-sen-thom-tillis-marines%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1941554&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>U.S. Citizen Arrested for Threatening to Kill Republican Senator<\/h2>\n<div class=\"post_content\">\n<div class=\"aplayer_app\" data-source=\"https:\/\/vs1.youmaker.com\/assets\/2023\/0601\/c6489309-f330-4eba-b2f2-11509e6a8f31\/audio.mp3?length=3992589&#038;duration=333\"><\/div>\n<p>A U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gavin-newsom-signs-law-allowing-undocumented-california-residents-to-obtain-state-id\/\" title=\"Gavin Newsom Signs Law Allowing Undocumented California Residents To Obtain State ID\">citizen living<\/a> in Thailand was arrested at the Hartsfield\u2013Jackson Atlanta International Airport last week for threatening to assault and murder Republican North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis almost two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ca-governor-breaks-his-own-covid-rules-to-eat-fancy-french-food\/\" title=\"Ca. Governor Breaks His Own COVID Rules To Eat Fancy French Food\">years ago<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/usao-ednc\/pr\/expatriate-charged-making-multiple-threats-kill-us-senator-and-us-marines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced<\/a> on Tuesday that Eric Charles Welton was charged with making threats against Tillis in September 2021, as well as against U.S. Marines and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-waters-says-she-didnt-encourage-violence-as-trump-lawyer-plans-to-show-video\/\" title=\"Rep. Waters Says She Didn\u2019t Encourage Violence as Trump Lawyer Plans to Show Video\">people working<\/a> at the U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in late 2022.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cIt is unacceptable to make violent threats against anyone. And when threats are directed at elected officials or members of the armed forces, it can impact their ability to serve our country effectively,\u201d FBI Special Agent Robert M. DeWitt said Tuesday.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to an <a href=\"https:\/\/admin2.ntd.com\/assets\/uploads\/2023\/05\/id922729-Eric-Charles-Welton-case.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">indictment<\/a> unsealed on May 26, Welton made seven phone calls to the offices of Sen. Tillis and Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.). During one call, Welton suggested he might travel to Tillis\u2019 office space and kill everyone there.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cMaybe I just gotta [sic] go down there to 310 New Bern Avenue and just kill everybody I see,\u201d Welton allegedly said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Welton also described a desire to \u201cmow\u201d the \u201cwhole [expletive] state down\u201d and referenced living in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-ex-pat-charged-with-threatening-to-kill-sen-thom-tillis-marines\/\" title=\"Ex-US citizen accused of threatening to murder Sen. Thom Tillis and Marines.\">war zone created<\/a> by former President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe last thing you want is me crawling through your [expletive] back yard,\u201d Welton allegedly said. He also allegedly told the staff member to tell this to \u201cyour little Thom boy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Welton also made threats against U.S. Marines and other people working at the U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai, Thailand.<\/p>\n<h3>Unacceptable Behavior<\/h3>\n<p>Threatening violence against anyone is unacceptable, but when it&#8217;s directed at elected officials or members of the armed forces, it can have serious consequences. The DOJ and FBI take these threats seriously and will prosecute those who make them to the fullest extent of the law.<\/p>\n<h3>Stay Safe<\/h3>\n<p>If you receive threatening messages or phone calls, it&#8217;s important to report them to the authorities immediately. Don&#8217;t engage with the person making the threats and take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Report the threats to the police or FBI<\/li>\n<li>Change your phone number and email address if necessary<\/li>\n<li>Install security cameras and alarms at your home and office<\/li>\n<li>Stay aware of your surroundings and avoid being alone in public places<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By taking these steps, you can help ensure your safety and the safety of those around you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A U.S. citizen residing in Thailand was arrested at Atlanta airport for threatening to assault and murder Republican Senator Thom Tillis. 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