FBI Thwarts Militia Plot to Kidnap, Assassinate Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

New York Post

The FBI has thwarted a plot by a Michigan militia group to kidnap and assassinate Gov. Gretchen Whitmer — and overthrow the state government.

At least six people are expected to be arraigned Thursday following a series of raids in Wexford County and Hartland late Wednesday, The Detroit News said.

Militia members at least twice conducted surveillance at Whitmer’s vacation home — and discussed kidnapping her and taking her to a remote location to force her to stand “trial” for treason before the Nov. 3 election, the affidavit said.

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