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"It has also come to my attention that the incoming Treasurer cannot be legally sworn in until January 11, 2021 and therefore according to the Arizona Constitution, my term would extend until that time. This is unacceptable to me for several reasons. First, the liability bond protecting me expires December 31st, 2020 and I would become personably liable for any loss. Second, the political environment at the County has become so toxic I have no desire to endure further abuse. Finally, I intend to participate in the recall of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors which puts me in direct conflict with County government. For these and other reasons, I resign my office of Maricopa County Treasurer effective on the statutorily prescribed date of midnight, December 31st, 2020."The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors have fought charges of a "rigged election" this year by blocking access to election data. Those allegations have resulted in a demand for a full audit of the Maricopa County General Election results.
Authorities believe the 63-year-old loner also spent time hunting for alien life forms in a nearby state park, the outlet reported.Further from Nashville5 News:
It's unclear if any of these beliefs or behaviors are connected in any way to the Christmas morning suicide blast.
Investigators are also reportedly probing whether Warner, a local IT expert, was motivated to target an AT&T building over fears of 5G cellular technology and his paranoid suspicions that it is killing people and being used to spy on Americans.
Warner also reportedly may have believed that the suicidal attack would lead him to be revered as a "hero."
Warner did write extensively about "perception," adding that "Everything is an illusion" and "there is no such thing as death."
While NewsChannel 5 believes summarizing Warner's letters will provide a better understanding into his state of mind, WTVF has made the decision not to publish them in their entirety. We are attempting to balance shedding light on his mindset prior to the bombing with not giving him unnecessary notoriety.
We reached out to the FBI about these letters. Special Agent Jason Pack sent Newschannel 5 this statement:We're aware the suspect sent materials which espoused his viewpoints to several acquaintances throughout the country. We're asking those who received these to contact the FBI at 800-CALL-FBI.
Comment: Hurd was targeted on all sides, especially regarding election interference from the CIA: