Gunman Claims Failed Election Candidate Paid Him to Shoot Officials in New Mexico

Demetrio Trujillo pleaded guilty to helping a failed Republican candidate, Solomon Peña, carry out drive-by shootings at the homes of Democratic officials in New Mexico. Trujillo admitted to being paid by Peña to intimidate former election candidates by shooting at their residences. Peña, who lost the election and refused to acknowledge his defeat, denies the charges and is set to stand trial in June. The case raises concerns about political violence in the US, with Peña's actions possibly influenced by former president Donald Trump's false claims of election fraud.