Jared Moskowitz Exposes Threats After Assassination Attempt
- On November 8, 2024, a suspect was arrested near Rep. Jared Moskowitz's residence while armed with a rifle and wearing body armor.
- The suspect possessed a manifesto that included antisemitic language and listed Moskowitz as a target.
- Moskowitz expressed fear for the safety of Congressional members and called for improved security measures.
On November 8, 2024, police arrested a man near Rep. Jared Moskowitz's home for allegedly attempting to assassinate him. The suspect, a former felon, was reportedly armed with a rifle, a suppressor, and body armor, alongside a manifesto featuring antisemitic rhetoric that identified Moskowitz as a target. The alarming details emerged just before the election, raising serious concerns about safety among public officials. Moskowitz highlighted the inadequate security measures for Congressional members in their districts. He emphasized the need for improved protection for political figures while expressing broad concern over safety, no matter their political affiliations. He is also a member of the House task force investigating the attempted assassination of President-elect Donald Trump, underlying his awareness of the current threats to elected officials.