The defeat of the Republican in the race, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, gives added momentum to Democrats heading into the 2026 midterms.
The former FBI director had already surrendered in Virginia on charges that he threatened the president by posting an Instagram photo of seashells in the numerical arrangement of “86 47.”
The possible threats detailed in a security assessment ahead of the inauguration reflect the heightened political — and potentially violent — environment in which Trump will assume power.