[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] - Craig Robertson, 75, was shot and killed by FBI agents at his Provo, Utah home at 6:15am on Wednesday morning, after making threats to kill Joe Biden that day
- New footage from neighbors cowering behind their curtains shows heavily-armed agents throwing what appears to be a smoke bomb during a stand-off
- Robertson's body was later seen outside the house: Sources told AP that he was armed when he confronted the agents sent to arrest him
The FBI attempted to serve arrest and search warrants at Robertson's house at 6:15am, but were met with resistance. Sources told AP that Robertson, who had a large arsenal in his home, was armed when they arrived.
The FBI began investigating Robertson in April, and the Secret Service was informed in June.
For months, Robertson had posted daily threats on what is believed to be his Facebook page, revealing his obsession with the president and fantasies about hurting him.
One post reads: 'There is only one creature in this universe I hate more than Joe Biden. It's Lucifer, Biden's brother!'
While conducting surveillance on Robertson's home on March 19, a special agent attempted to speak with Robertson about his posts, according to Fox13.
Robertson replied: 'I said it was a dream!'
He told the agent to come back with a warrant.
Robertson, who had a custom woodworking business, worked for 45 years as a structural steel and welding inspector before retiring and starting his own company.
His posts grew increasingly violent and threatening, and singled out Kamala Harris, Californian governor Gavin Newsom and Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg in addition to Biden.
| This is why we don’t allow direct threats to Americans here at Rantburg. It’s just blowing off steam, but we don’t want something to trigger a response. |
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