News

Pipe Bomb Suspect Cesar Sayoc Posted Often On Right-Wing Websites, Shared Photos Of Himself At Trump Rallies

More details were revealed on Friday afternoon about Cesary Sayoc Jr., the suspect who was arrested in Florida early Friday in connection with the series of bomb-containing packages delivered to prominent Democrats across the country this week.

According to several reports, Sayoc — a 56-year-old man from Aventura, Florida, who was born in New York — often posted photos, videos and other content on several right-wing websites. He also shared conservative news articles from outlets like Breitbart and video clips from Fox News that criticized liberal public officials. The recipients of his 13 explosive-filled packages are all fierce critics of President Donald Trump. The FBI said Friday that these bombs “are not hoax devices.”

The New York Times reported that Sayoc repeatedly posted in groups like The Trump American Party” and “Vote Trump 2020” using an account under the name “Cesar Altieri Randazzo.” That account has since been suspended following his arrest in a supermarket parking lot in Plantation, Florida (west of Fort Lauderdale), on Friday.

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!

A week of political news in your in-box.
We find the news you need to know, so you don't have to.

Sayoc, a registered Republican, also shared several photos and videos of himself attending Trump rallies while wearing a red “Make America Great Again” hat.

SLIDESHOW: DONALD TRUMP’S 30 CRAZIEST TWEETS

“We have found and immediately removed the suspect’s accounts on Facebook and Instagram,” Facebook said in a statement. “We will also continue to remove content that praises or supports the bombing attempt or the suspect as soon as we’re aware.”

Sayoc also shared posts from pages with names like “Handcuffs for Hillary,” referring to 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. 

Federal authorities also uncovered a Twitter account they believe belongs to Sayoc, which frequently included criticisms of open immigration, gun-reform supporters and other liberal viewpoints.

Sayoc has a long criminal history in Florida that dates back to 1991. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Friday that he could serve up to 58 years in prison should he be convicted.

A white van tied to Sayoc has also drawn significant attention since his arrest on Friday, as it contained several pro-Trump images as well as multiple anti-Democrat and anti-liberal media photos, like Clinton in crosshairs and Trump sitting atop a tank.

Pablo Mena

Writer for upolitics.com. NY Giants and Rangers fan. Film and TV enthusiast (especially Harry Potter and The Office) and lover of foreign languages and cultures.

Recent Posts

Federal Trade Commission Votes To Ban Noncompete Agreements

On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned noncompete agreements in a 3-2 vote. The…

2 days ago

California Bill Would Prevent CLEAR Passengers From Line-Jumping At Airports

A proposed bill in California would prohibit security screening company CLEAR from skipping the general…

3 days ago

Supreme Court Seems Receptive To Laws That Allow Restrictions On Homeless

On Monday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments over a challenge to a law allowing…

4 days ago

Arizona Republicans Block Bill To Repeal Abortion Ban On State House Floor

The Arizona House of Representatives failed to advance a repeal of the state's 160-year-old abortion…

5 days ago

After Oregon Recriminalizes Drug Possession, What’s Next For The State’s Drug Policy

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) signed a bill restoring criminal charges in cases of hard drug possession.…

1 week ago

Biden’s New Regulation Will Limit Toxic Chemicals In Drinking Water Across The Country

President Joe Biden's administration announced the first-ever national limits on toxic "forever chemicals" in drinking water. This…

1 week ago