Ossoff's Republican opponent had death threats

New York man arrested for death threats against Georgia Rep. Mike Collins

A New York man was arrested after threatening to kill Georgia Rep. Mike Collins and his son-in-law, as Collins tied the danger to his Democratic rival’s campaign rhetoric.

The FBI said Monday that agents arrested a New York man for threatening to kill U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and the congressman’s son-in-law. Officials did not release the man’s name or the formal charges.

USA TODAY reported that Butts County Sheriff’s deputies traveled to New York at the end of last week to help federal investigators identify the person behind the threats. Collins lives in Butts County, Georgia, and is running for U.S. Senate against incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff.

FBI Buffalo Special Agent-in-Charge Allen D. Davis II stressed that distance offers no shield for people who threaten violence.

"When you mix false accusations with inflammatory rhetoric, it fuels the lunatics who want to settle political disagreements with violence."

Collins called on Ossoff to apologize, retract what he called false attacks, and campaign on issues facing Georgians.

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The Sword Hollen is Dying on

Democrat Senator Chris Van Hollen facing serious backlash for visiting MS-13 gang member in El Salvador

Rep. Mike Collins recently engaged in a direct form of protest by making changes to the office name plaque of Sen. Chris Van Hollen.

Tensions have risen following Sen. Chris Van Hollen's visit to El Salvador, where he met with Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, accused of being a member of the MS-13 gang, amid criticisms of advocating for an individual under deportation orders.

Fox News reported that the Republican reaction was led by Rep. Mike Collins, who took it upon himself to replace the office plaque of fellow Congress member Sen. Chris Van Hollen. Collins changed the plaque to state that Van Hollen represents El Salvador, a move he described in an online post.

Collins’s gesture was intended to spotlight Van Hollen's recent trip to El Salvador. During that visit, Van Hollen held discussions with Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, who has a complex and controversial background.

Abrego-Garcia is accused of being affiliated with MS-13, a well-known violent gang.

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