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Kenosha Today
By the People, for the People
Kenosha Man Convicted for Threatening Federal Agent on TikTok
Andrew Stanton pleaded guilty to charges of threatening to kill a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer.
Published on Mar. 7, 2026
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A 38-year-old Kenosha, Wisconsin man named Andrew Stanton has been convicted of threatening to kill a federal agent. Stanton pleaded guilty to charges of threatening a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer who was serving on the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force. Stanton posted multiple threatening videos on TikTok, including one where he stated "it's time to start (expletive) shooting at them" if immigration agents showed up in his neighborhood.
Why it matters
This case highlights the growing issue of online threats and extremism, particularly the use of social media platforms like TikTok to spread violent rhetoric and incite potential violence against law enforcement. It also raises concerns about the ability of federal agents to safely carry out their duties in the face of such threats.
The details
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Stanton posted a video to TikTok on August 29, 2025, stating "We're not getting through to them [politicians] with using our words. That's never gonna happen. You have to use bullets." In another video that day, he included text saying "I imply the very TRUE statement that a violent state can only be stopped with violence in return" and "I support 'terrorism' by their standard. Anti-imperialist by mine." When members of the FBI Task Force tried to interview Stanton, he posted additional TikToks calling for violence against federal agents. On October 4, 2025, Stanton posted a video saying "If ICE shows up to your neighborhood - I'm sorry, I'm just gonna say it. It's time to start (expletive) shooting at them."
- On August 29, 2025, Stanton posted threatening videos on TikTok.
- On October 4, 2025, Stanton posted additional threatening videos on TikTok.
The players
Andrew Stanton
A 38-year-old Kenosha, Wisconsin resident who was convicted of threatening to kill a federal agent.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer
A federal agent who was serving on the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force and was threatened by Stanton.
What they’re saying
“We're not getting through to them [politicians] with using our words. That's never gonna happen. You have to use bullets.”
— Andrew Stanton (TikTok)
“I imply the very TRUE statement that a violent state can only be stopped with violence in return. / Also, I think we should be OFFING federal agents / Also, I support 'terrorism' by their standard. Anti-imperialist by mine.”
— Andrew Stanton (TikTok)
“If ICE shows up to your neighborhood - I'm sorry, I'm just gonna say it. It's time to start (expletive) shooting at them.”
— Andrew Stanton (TikTok)
What’s next
Stanton is scheduled to be sentenced on April 15, 2026. He faces up to five years in prison.
The takeaway
This case underscores the serious threat posed by online extremism and the need for law enforcement and social media platforms to closely monitor and address violent rhetoric that could incite real-world harm against government officials and agents.
