Teen arrested, accused of ISIS-backed assassination plot against Rep. Keith Self
The FBI has arrested a 17-year-old boy from McKinney, Texas, alleging that he was plotting an assassination against Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) on behalf of the Islamic State group.
TL;DR
- The FBI arrested a 17-year-old in McKinney, Texas, for allegedly plotting an assassination against Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) for the Islamic State group.
- Rep. Self was informed of the plot by Capitol Police and the FBI, and was told he was the target of an attack planned for October 17.
- Self believes his vocal opposition to Islamic extremism and Sharia law, including his role in the Sharia-Free America Caucus and comments on a local mosque development, likely made him a target.
- Self expressed gratitude to law enforcement and stated that the threat has strengthened his resolve to serve his constituents and defend the U.S. Constitution.
- Self emphasized the need for vigilance, noting that while representatives receive threats, actual assassination plots are unusual.