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Butler Today
By the People, for the People
Butler man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Trump, officials
The 27-year-old made online rants calling for the assassination of the president and other government figures.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:00am
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A chilling reminder that online threats against public officials will be swiftly investigated and prosecuted.Butler TodayA 27-year-old man from Butler, Pennsylvania has pleaded guilty to making threats to assassinate President Donald Trump, other U.S. officials, and ICE agents. The threats were made through a series of online rants and posts, leading to an FBI investigation that resulted in the man's arrest and conviction.
Why it matters
Threats against the president and other government officials are taken extremely seriously by law enforcement, as they pose a potential risk to public safety and national security. This case highlights the importance of monitoring online activity for signs of extremism and the willingness of authorities to prosecute those who make credible threats of violence.
The details
According to the Department of Justice, the Butler man made numerous online posts and rants calling for the assassination of President Trump, as well as other U.S. officials and ICE agents. The threats were discovered by the FBI, who then launched an investigation that led to the man's arrest and guilty plea.
- The threats were made over the course of several months in 2025 and early 2026.
The players
Donald Trump
The 45th President of the United States.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
A federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that enforces immigration laws.
What they’re saying
“Threats of violence against our nation's leaders and law enforcement will be met with the full force of the law.”
— U.S. Attorney
What’s next
The man is scheduled to be sentenced in June 2026. He faces up to 5 years in prison for the threats.
The takeaway
This case serves as a stark reminder that making credible threats against the president or other government officials is a serious federal crime that will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
