William Braddock, a former Republican congressional candidate in Florida, has been charged with threatening to send a hit squad to kill his opponent, Anna Paulina Luna, during the 2022 primary.

In a recorded call, Braddock discussed using Russian and Ukrainian assassins against Luna, whom he referred to derogatorily.

After moving to the Philippines, Braddock was extradited and appeared in a Los Angeles federal court.

He faces charges of interstate transmission of a true threat and could face up to five years in prison, Politico has reported.

Luna, endorsed by Donald Trump, won the primary and is currently seeking reelection.

Written by B.C. Begley