Conspiracy Theorist Sets Himself on Fire Outside Trump Trial
Man Identified as Max Azzarello
April 19, 2024 11:07 AM PDT
WASHINGTON, DC - Police have identified the man who set himself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump was being tried in his hush money case. The man has been identified as Max Azzarello, a known conspiracy theorist.
Azzarello set himself on fire on the Ellipse, a park just south of the White House, on April 18, 2024. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died of his injuries.
The Secret Service said in a statement that Azzarello was not known to them and that he had not made any threats against Trump or the courthouse.
Azzarello's motive for setting himself on fire is unknown. However, he had a history of posting conspiracy theories on social media, including claims that Trump was secretly working with Russia to undermine American democracy.
Azzarello's death has raised concerns about the growing threat of domestic terrorism in the United States. In recent years, there have been a number of high-profile cases of people who have attacked government buildings or officials in the name of their political beliefs.
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