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A man tried to stab Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York, who is running for the state’s governorship, during a speech Thursday evening.
Zeldin finished his speech after the man was dragged away.
The incident unfolded at a campaign stop in Perinton, near Rochester.
Witnesses said that Zeldin was speaking about bail reform when a man jumped onto the stage and yelled at him. There was a struggle and then the man pulled out a knife, according to WROC-TV.
He was subdued by AMVETS national Director Joe Chenelly and others from the audience who jumped in to help.
The man was arrested and taken into custody by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
Images from the altercation emerged on social media showing the bystanders jumping onto the stage. Group of men immediately jumped on stage and subdued the man. @News_8 @13WHAM @nypost @news10nbc @FoxNews @cnnbrk pic.twitter.com/d1ryz4F9fU
— Ian Bradley (@bornawinner92) July 22, 2022 The attack was also caught on video that was obtained by KPLR-TV.
Zeldin’s Democratic opponent, the incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, released a statement condemning the incident.”My team has informed me about the incident at Lee Zeldin’s campaign event tonight. Relieved to hear that Congressman Zeldin was not injured and that the suspect is in custody,” she added. u201cMy team has informed me about the incident at Lee Zeldin’s campaign event tonight. Relieved to hear that Congressman Zeldin was not injured and that the suspect is in custody. I condemn this violent behavior in the strongest terms possible u2014 it has no place in New York.u201d — Kathy Hochul (@Kathy Hochul) 1658454260 “I condemn this violent behavior in the strongest terms possible — it has no place in New York,” she concluded.A spokesperson for Zeldin also released a statement.“Congressman Zeldin, Alison Esposito and all members of Team Zeldin are safe following tonight’s attack. […]
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