Suspect charged for pipe bomb mailings says Trump rallies became like a drug for him

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https://thehill.com/homenews/news/440339-suspect-charged-for-pipe-bomb-mailings-says-trump-rallies-became-like-a-drug


Suspect charged for pipe bomb mailings says Trump rallies became like a drug for him
By Brooke Seipel - 04/23/19 08:48 PM EDT


Cesar Sayoc Jr., who pleaded guilty to charges related to mailing explosive devices to prominent Democrats, said this week that attending President Trump's rallies became like a drug for him before his arrest.

He made the comment in a letter to a federal judge, writing that the rallies "became like a new found drug," and thanking Trump for saving his life after he says he almost committed suicide.

Sayoc, also wrote in the letter that "politics is dirty, ruthless, deadly" and "sucks you in radical on both the right and left."

The letter, which details Sayoc's mental state and alleged use of steroids for over 40 years, has been posted in his case file and his lawyers plan to cite them at his August sentencing hearing.

He is accused of sending pipe bombs in the mail to Democrats who have been critical of Trump, including Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) former President Obama, former Vice President Joe Biden, former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and several other elected Democrats, former administration officials, celebrities and news organizations.

Sayoc, who was arrested in Florida last October, was charged with interstate transportation of an explosive, illegal mailing of explosives, threats against former presidents and certain other persons, threatening interstate communication and assaulting federal officers. If convicted, Sayoc would face up to 48 years in prison.

He was previously arrested for theft, fraud, drug possession and making bomb threats in alleged incidents dating back to the 1990s.

[uponit7771]

1. Trump Terrorism on the rise

[magicarpet]

2. The trDump Nazi Rallies claim another patriot of Fascism.

[area51]

3. "sucks you in radical on both the right and left"

Um, no. Stop projecting.

[Volaris]

4. But there's very fine people ON BOTH SIDES, didn't you hear?