Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening President Trump

Shawn Monper faces up to 10 years in prison for online threats against the President and other officials.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:53pm

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A 33-year-old Pennsylvania man named Shawn Monper has pleaded guilty in federal court to making threats to assault and murder President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials, including ICE agents. The FBI was alerted to Monper's threats, which he posted on his YouTube channel under the username "Mister Satan", last year.

Why it matters

Threats against the President and other government officials are taken extremely seriously by law enforcement, as they can pose a real danger to public safety and national security. This case highlights the ongoing challenge of monitoring and addressing extremist rhetoric and potential violence on social media platforms.

The details

Monper admitted to posting the threats on his YouTube channel, saying "I have bought several guns and been stocking up on ammo since Trump got in office." His sentencing is scheduled for August, and he faces a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both.

  • Monper posted the threats on his YouTube channel last year.
  • Monper pleaded guilty in federal court this week.
  • Monper's sentencing is scheduled for August.

The players

Shawn Monper

A 33-year-old Pennsylvania resident who pleaded guilty to making threats against President Trump and other U.S. officials on his YouTube channel.

President Donald Trump

The current President of the United States, who was the target of Monper's threats.

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What they’re saying

“I have bought several guns and been stocking up on ammo since Trump got in office.”

— Shawn Monper

What’s next

Monper's sentencing is scheduled for August, where he will face a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of monitoring and addressing extremist rhetoric and potential violence on social media platforms, and the serious consequences for those who threaten the President and other government officials.