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Story of Immigrant Who Allegedly Threatened Trump Takes Unexpected Turn

A new investigation suggests Kristi Noem’s claims may not add up.

Investigators believe a Mexican immigrant who was allegedly involved in a plot to assassinate Donald Trump is a victim of a setup. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem alleged on Wednesday that Ramon Morales Reyes, 54, wrote a letter that detailed the threat to kill Trump. The handwritten letter read, “We are tired of this president messing with us Mexicans. We have done more for this country than you white people—you have been deporting my family and I think it is time Donald J. Trump get what he has coming to him.” CNN reports investigators now believe Reyes did not write the letter and that it was not a credible threat. The new information suggests the handwritten letter–which Noem posted on social media–was related to a robbery and assault cause in which Reyes is a victim. The person believed to have sent the letters was reportedly trying to get Reyes deported before the case went to trial. Homeland Security told CNN: “The investigation into the threat is ongoing. Over the course of the investigation, this individual was determined to be in the country illegally and that he had a criminal record. He will remain in custody.”