Paul Pelosi attack suspect wanted to break Nancy’s kneecaps | First Thing

Suspect said he viewed Nancy Pelosi as the leader of the pack' of lies told by the Democratic party, according to a federal affidavit. Plus, victory for Everett's bikini baristas

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The man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi, the husband of the House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, told police he wanted to hold the congresswoman hostage and break her kneecaps", authorities in California said on Monday.

What else has DePape been charged with? He also faces multiple charges at state level - including attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, elder abuse and threatening a public official. Those charges were filed separately by the San Francisco district attorney, Brooke Jenkins, on Monday.

Why is Donald Trump Jr in the news? The former president's son tweeted a crude meme featuring a hammer with the caption: Got my Paul Pelosi Halloween costume ready". The internet backlash was swift but Trump Jr doubled down equally swiftly - posting another, this time clearly homophobic, meme that appears to reference a baseless conspiracy theory about the assault.

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