Washington D.C. — An Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, man running as a Democrat for the U.S. Senate faces accusations of making threats to kill President Donald Trump and a member of Congress. Raymond Chandler was arrested Friday morning by FBI agents in Pittsburgh, along with the United States Secret Service.
The affidavit said he followed that up by stating this must happen because
Court documents outline the alleged threatening statements. Chandler reportedly left a voicemail on April 18 to an unidentified member of Congress. He said to think about how 1,000 people would pull the person out of their house and slit their throat and their daughter’s throat.
The affidavit said he followed that up by stating this must happen because wealth concentration has gotten so bad in the country.
On April 29, Chandler left another voicemail saying to put a firearm to the President’s head and pull the trigger to kill him. He called President Trump a liar and the antichrist.
His campaign website outlines priorities including taxing billionaires,
The congressmember’s representatives reached out to authorities after the voicemails became increasingly violent. Chandler posted a YouTube video as part of his campaign for the U. S. Senate seat. In the video, he announced his intention to challenge Senator John Fetterman in the 2028 election.
His campaign website outlines priorities including taxing billionaires, expanding social programs, regulating Big Tech, and abolishing ICE.
The arrest comes amid heightened concerns about threats to public officials. Just hours before his arrest, Chandler was active in his campaign.
No further details on the charges or court proceedings have been released at this time. The case adds to ongoing discussions about political rhetoric and safety.