NC Vet Threatens Trump, Arrested for Meth

0:00It's April 30, Durham News Today starts now, AI powered and ready. A North Carolina Army vet named Daniel Swain got pinched Wednesday afternoon for threatening President Trump. His mom says he's battling PTSD, considered 100 percent disabled from his service and dealing with serious mental health issues. Cops say he was heading to Washington, D.C. to act on it. He stayed calm and collected during his Wake County Court appearance Thursday. Right now, he's sitting in County jail on lesser charges, like possessing methamphetamine and resisting arrest. His Facebook page paints a picture of deep anger, with rants blaming the government for family deaths and blasting presidents passed in prison. Riding on his SUV, matched those posts, including one from April 19, calling for violence against Trump, his son, his wife, and Congress. Prosecutors confirm reports of communicating threats to the president and federal charges are expected soon from the U.S. attorney's office in the Eastern District.

1:01This is at least the fourth known threat against Trump this year. Meanwhile, over the weekend, another guy tried storming the White House Correspondent's dinner, armed with guns and knives. Stay tuned as more details drop on Swain's case.