A Massachusetts man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly threatening President Trump online repeatedly and brandishing a sword during a standoff with federal agents, authorities said. Andrew D. Emerald, 45, of Great Barrington, Massachusetts, faces eight counts of interstate transmission of threatening communications tied to multiple social media posts. Court documents say Emerald repeatedly threatened the president’s life, allegedly making posts in which he described using a sword and tracking Trump to his Florida home. One post read, “I have very good reason to threaten his life and to go after it.” FBI agents arrived at Emerald’s home Wednesday morning and used a battering ram after receiving no response. Emerald emerged holding a long sword, refusing to drop it and warning agents they would have to shoot him, authorities said. After a standoff, he surrendered, and authorities seized six blades, including two long swords. Emerald pleaded not guilty Wednesday and will remain in custody until a hearing Monday. Each charge carries up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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