Secret Service Investigating South Carolina Woman Over Online Threat

The York County Sheriff's Office said it notified the Secret Service out of an abundance of caution.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:49pm

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The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a woman from Greer, South Carolina who allegedly threatened harm to President Donald Trump and his supporters on social media. Detectives determined there is not a credible threat, but the York County Sheriff's Office notified the Secret Service out of an abundance of caution and they are actively investigating the allegations.

Why it matters

Threats against the President and political figures are taken extremely seriously by law enforcement, especially in the current political climate. This case highlights the need for vigilance in monitoring online activity and the challenges authorities face in differentiating credible threats from empty rhetoric.

The details

According to the York County Sheriff's Office, the woman recorded a video in Greer, South Carolina in which she allegedly threatened harm to President Trump and his supporters. Detectives began investigating and determined there was not a credible threat, but they notified the Secret Service out of an abundance of caution. The Secret Service is now actively investigating the allegations.

  • The incident occurred on March 30, 2026.

The players

York County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that investigated the alleged threat and notified the Secret Service.

U.S. Secret Service

The federal law enforcement agency that is now actively investigating the allegations against the woman from Greer, South Carolina.

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What they’re saying

“Detectives began investigating and determined there is not a credible threat, according to officials.”

— York County Sheriff's Office

What’s next

The Secret Service will continue its investigation into the alleged online threat made by the woman from Greer, South Carolina.

The takeaway

This case underscores the seriousness with which law enforcement treats any potential threats against the President and other political figures, even when the threat does not appear to be credible. It also highlights the challenges authorities face in monitoring and responding to online rhetoric that could cross the line into criminal activity.