Authorities charged a Florida man Friday in connection with the packages containing suspected explosive devices sent to prominent Democrats and outspoken critics of President Trump this week.

Cesar Sayoc, 56 years old, was arrested in the Miami area Friday. Mr. Sayoc, a Trump supporter, is a failed entrepreneur and a former manager of a male revue with a history of arrests.

At a Justice Department press conference in Washington, officials said he would face five federal counts including interstate transportation of an explosive, illegal mailing of explosives and making threats against former presidents. The charges in total carry a potential penalty of 58 years in prison, officials said.

"This is utterly unacceptable. Political violence, or the threat of violence, is antithetical to our vigorous system of self government," Attorney General Jeff Sessions said.

"This is a law and order administration," Mr. Sessions said. "We will not tolerate such lawlessness, especially not political violence."