Kenosha Man Convicted for TikTok Threats Against Federal Agent

38-year-old Andrew Stanton pleaded guilty to threatening to kill a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer on social media.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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A Kenosha, Wisconsin man, Andrew Stanton, 38, has pleaded guilty to threatening to kill a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer, highlighting a growing concern about the use of social media platforms to incite violence and target law enforcement. The case, which unfolded over several months in 2025, underscores the challenges of monitoring and responding to threats made online.

Why it matters

This case is part of a broader trend of online extremism and the use of social media to spread hate speech, incite violence, and coordinate illegal activities. Law enforcement agencies across the country are increasingly concerned about this issue, as monitoring social media for threats presents significant challenges.

The details

Court records reveal that Stanton began posting threatening videos to TikTok in August 2025, including one that stated, 'We're not getting through to them [politicians] with using our words. That's never gonna happen. You have to use bullets.' Another post included text reading, '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.' The threats escalated when Stanton specifically targeted a CBP officer who had attempted to interview him, posting a video that said, 'If ICE shows up to your neighborhood – I'm sorry, I'm just gonna say it. It's time to start f**king shooting at them. If they reveal up to your neighborhood, and I'm talking to you, Border Patrol Officer Joe, it's time we start shooting at y'all.'

  • Stanton began posting threatening videos to TikTok in August 2025.
  • On October 4, 2025, Stanton posted a video specifically targeting a CBP officer.

The players

Andrew Stanton

A 38-year-old man from Kenosha, Wisconsin who pleaded guilty to threatening to kill a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

A federal law enforcement agency that Stanton threatened a specific officer from.

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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 f**king shooting at them. If they reveal up to your neighborhood, and I'm talking to you, Border Patrol Officer Joe, it's time we start shooting at y'all.”

— Andrew Stanton (TikTok)

What’s next

Stanton's sentencing is scheduled for June 18. He faces a maximum sentence of ten years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

The takeaway

This case serves as a stark reminder of the potential for online rhetoric to translate into real-world violence. As social media continues to evolve, law enforcement and technology companies must perform together to address the growing threat of online extremism and protect those who serve the public.