Virginia Man Charged with Threatening VP Kamala Harris

A Virginia man, Frank Carillo, has been charged with making violent online threats against Vice President Kamala Harris. The charges came after Carillo posted threatening messages on the social media site GETTR. Authorities seized firearms from his home, and Carillo is expected to appear in court soon.

Frank Carillo, a Virginia resident, has been charged with issuing violent online threats against Vice President Kamala Harris just days after she launched her U.S. presidential campaign.

Carillo's disturbing messages targeting Harris were posted on the social media platform GETTR. The threats included intentions to harm Harris if no one else did. Additional messages also targeted President Joe Biden and FBI Director Christopher Wray, according to court documents.

Authorities seized a rifle and a handgun from Carillo's home during a search. Carillo is slated to make his first court appearance soon. This incident highlights ongoing concerns from U.S. Justice Department officials about increasing threats to public figures, a situation exacerbated by a recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.