The Aporia · Rep. Keith Self targeted in alleged assassination plot by Texas teen: report

Federal authorities arrested a 17-year-old Texas boy on October 5 for allegedly plotting to assassinate Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, and conducting a separate terrorist attack on behalf of ISIS. The teenager acquired a firearm prior to his arrest. Self expressed gratitude towards the FBI and law enforcement for thwarting the threat and stated he would continue serving his constituents without backing down from his stance against Islamic extremism.

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On October 5, federal authorities arrested a 17-year-old Texas boy accused of plotting to assassinate Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, and carrying out a separate terrorist attack in North Texas on behalf of ISIS. According to WFAA, the teenager acquired a firearm before being apprehended by law enforcement. In response, Rep. Self expressed gratitude towards the FBI for thwarting the threat and stated that his family is safe. The representative emphasized his commitment to defending freedom from radical Islam, noting that it requires enduring challenges like name-calling and threats. Self has not disclosed extensive details about the incident beyond confirming his safety and determination to continue serving his district.

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Self introduced a nonbinding congressional resolution denouncing Sharia law and opposing its implementation in the United States.

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Federal authorities arrested a 17-year-old Texas boy accused of plotting to assassinate Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, and carry out a separate terrorist attack in North Texas on behalf of ISIS, according to a local report. uncertain

authorities → arrest → report

The teenager, who has not been publicly identified, was arrested on Oct. 5 after acquiring a firearm, according to federal law enforcement sources cited by WFAA. uncertain

who → identify → WFAA

"I am grateful to the FBI and law enforcement for stopping this threat," Self said in a statement posted on X. "My family and I are safe, and I remain focused on serving the people of Texasâ 3rd District," he continued. asserted

he → stop → District

"Preserving our constitutional republic from radical Islam means accepting the costs that come with itâname-calling, threats, and worse." asserted

that → preserve → calling

"Our Founders believed this country was worth the sacrifice," Self added. asserted

Self → believe → sacrifice

"I served 25 years in the military because defending freedom was worth the sacrifice. asserted

defending → serve → sacrifice

This only strengthens my resolve. asserted

This → strengthen → resolve

I will not back down." asserted

I → back → ?

Self spoke about the situation to CBS News Texas following the arrest. asserted

Self → speak → arrest

"When we knew about it, they had him," Self said, admitting he had limited knowledge of what went on. asserted

what → know → knowledge

"The FBI, through the Capitol Police, only tells us so much," he told CBS, although he did note, "I understand that they've known about this kid for a while." asserted

they → tell → while

According to WFAA, the teenager allegedly planned to target Self at an event last Saturday. uncertain

teenager → accord → event

Federal investigators also believe the suspect was planning a separate attack on behalf of ISIS, the outlet reported. asserted

outlet → believe → ISIS

When asked by WFAA whether his public positions on Islamic extremism might explain why he was targeted, Self said he could not be certain. uncertain

he → ask → extremism

"If it's ISIS related, you kind of have to believe that. asserted

you → relate → that

I can't prove that. asserted

I → prove → that

I don't know that for sure," Self said. asserted

Self → know → that

Last month, Self introduced a nonbinding congressional resolution denouncing Sharia law and opposing its implementation in the United States. asserted

Self → introduce → States

He also co-founded the "Sharia-Free America Caucus" last year with Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, with the goal of opposing the influence of Sharia law. asserted

- → co → law

Self is seeking a third term in Congress in November's midterm elections. asserted

Self → seek → elections

Fox News Digital has reached out to Self and the FBI for comment. asserted

Digital → reach → comment

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