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Man plotted to bomb Independence Day fireworks and threatened Donald Trump's life

Demetrius Pitts was arrested in July.

A man who plotted an Independence Day bomb attack also threatened the life of Donald Trump and his family.

Demetrius Pitts, 50, pleaded guilty to attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organisation, as well as threatening the US president's life.

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