Wisconsin Man Convicted of Forging Threats Against Trump to Deport Witness

Jury finds Demetric Scott guilty of identity theft and witness intimidation in attempt to get robbery victim deported

Jan. 30, 2026 at 12:47am

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A Wisconsin jury has found Demetric Scott guilty of forging threats against former President Donald Trump in an attempt to get the victim of a robbery case against him, Ramon Morales Reyes, deported. Scott wrote multiple letters posing as Morales Reyes and threatening to kill Trump at a rally, leading to Morales Reyes being taken into custody by immigration authorities. Investigators determined Morales Reyes could not have written the letters as he does not speak or write English well. Scott was also convicted of reckless endangerment in the original robbery case.

Why it matters

This case highlights the misuse of the immigration system and law enforcement for personal gain, as well as the potential consequences for innocent individuals caught in the crossfire. It raises concerns about the spread of misinformation and the weaponization of government agencies against vulnerable populations.

The details

According to court documents, in September 2023, Scott approached Mexican immigrant Ramon Morales Reyes, kicked him off his bike, and stabbed him with a box cutter before stealing the bike. Scott was arrested hours later. While in jail, he wrote multiple letters posing as Morales Reyes, threatening to kill Trump at a rally. This led to Morales Reyes being taken into custody by immigration authorities. Investigators determined Morales Reyes could not have written the letters, as he does not speak or write English well. Scott was also convicted of reckless endangerment in the original robbery case.

  • In September 2023, Scott committed the robbery and assault against Morales Reyes.
  • In May 2024, federal immigration authorities took Morales Reyes into custody after the forged letters were sent.
  • On January 30, 2026, the jury found Scott guilty of felony identity theft and witness intimidation.

The players

Demetric Scott

A 52-year-old Wisconsin man who was convicted of forging threats against former President Donald Trump in an attempt to get the victim of a robbery case against him deported.

Ramon Morales Reyes

A Mexican immigrant who was the victim of a robbery and assault by Demetric Scott, and was subsequently taken into custody by immigration authorities due to the forged threats against Trump.

Kristi Noem

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary who blasted Morales Reyes' photo on social media, along with an excerpt of a letter he purportedly wrote in English promising to shoot Trump at a rally.

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What they’re saying

“He's been traumatized by going through all this, all these different levels that feel like victimization. He just wants to work and be with his family again.”

— Cain Oulahan, Morales Reyes' deportation defense attorney (ksgf.com)

What’s next

Demetric Scott is scheduled to be sentenced on February 27, 2026 and faces up to 26 years in prison. Morales Reyes has applied for a U-visa, a document that allows crime victims and their family members to remain in the U.S., but it could take years to obtain one.

The takeaway

This case highlights the dangers of misusing the immigration system and law enforcement for personal gain, as well as the potential for innocent individuals to be caught in the crossfire. It underscores the need for greater oversight and accountability to prevent the weaponization of government agencies against vulnerable populations.