A former Coast Guard officer was charged with threatening to kill President Donald Trump. (Getty Images)
Stinson allegedly made graphic threats aginst Trump involving guns, poisoning and even knives on multiple social media platforms.
Stinson also allegedly referenced "not having the necessary skills," to successfully complete an assassination, but also eerily suggested that he wasn't being entirely truthful.
FEDERAL GRAND JURY INDICTS MAN FOR THREATENING TO ASSASSINATE TRUMP AFTER REELECTION
Peter Stinson served as an officer in the United States Coast Guard from 1988 to 2021 and made online threats to kill President Trump, according to the FBI. (AP/Alex Brandon)
Stinson was charged with making threats to kill the president and is slated to make an initial appearance in federal court on Wednesday.
Fox News Digital's Brooke Curto contributed to this report.
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