William Upham, a Republican write-in candidate for Florida's 5th Congressional District and former U.S. Marine, has faced backlash after posting a video in which he refers to President Donald Trump as 'the Antichrist' and states that he 'must be killed.' In the nearly seven-minute video, Upham discusses his motivations for running, including restoring bipartisanship and addressing what he perceives as a broken political system. He claims the country is engaged in a spiritual battle and cites Bible passages to support his views. Upham asserts that Trump is 'a false messiah' and concludes by stating, 'God will prevail against evil.' The U.S. Marine Corps condemned Upham's comments, stating they violate the oath he took. The U.S. Secret Service acknowledged the remarks and indicated they would investigate any perceived threats. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao also denounced Upham's statements, emphasizing that he does not represent Marine values.
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Florida Congressional Candidate Calls Trump 'Antichrist' in Video
William Upham, a Republican congressional candidate in Florida, has drawn criticism for a video in which he labels President Trump as 'the Antichrist' and suggests he 'must be killed.' The U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Secret Service have both responded to his comments, with the Marine Corps stating that Upham's remarks violate his oath and do not reflect their values.
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Former Marine running for Congress says Trump is the Antichrist and 'must be killed' in shocking video
Florida Congressional Candidate Calls Trump 'Antichrist' in Video