Trump is at risk of being investigated again right before the election
Nov 02, 2024
New York [US], November 2: Axios reported on November 2 that Attorney General Kris Mayes of Arizona (USA) said her office will investigate whether former President Donald Trump broke the law after he said former congresswoman Liz Cheney should face "nine guns".
The Republican candidate's statement was made on October 31 when he campaigned in Glendale, Arizona.
Despite being a Republican, Ms. Cheney has long been one of Mr. Trump's fiercest critics. Last month, she announced her support for Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.
In an interview with 12 News on November 1, Ms. Mayes said she had directed the official in charge of the criminal division to check state law to see if Mr. Trump's statements were considered a death threat.
"I'm not ready to say whether that statement is illegal or not, but that statement is unhelpful as we prepare for an election and as we try to ensure that there is peace at the polls and in our state," she said.
Ms Mayes' spokesman Richie Taylor also confirmed that her office is looking into the legal implications of Mr Trump's remarks.
Earlier during the campaign, Mr. Trump said Ms. Cheney was "very stupid" and "extremely warmongering."
"Let's just let her stand there with a rifle, with nine barrels of gunfire shooting at her, OK? Let's see how she feels about that. You know, with guns pointed in her face," Trump added.
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper
