Wisconsin Man Sentenced for Forging Threats Against Trump

Demetric D. Scott impersonated an undocumented immigrant to get him deported.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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A 52-year-old Wisconsin man was sentenced to 16.5 years in prison for forging threats against President Trump in an effort to get an undocumented immigrant, Ramon Morales Reyes, deported. Demetric D. Scott was found guilty of impersonating Morales Reyes and sending handwritten letters that threatened to kill the president.

Why it matters

This case highlights the use of false threats and accusations to target undocumented immigrants, as well as the potential consequences for those who attempt to weaponize the threat of deportation. It also raises concerns about the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies and the impact on innocent individuals.

The details

Scott was convicted of felony identity theft, witness intimidation, bail jumping, and reckless endangerment. He wrote the threatening letters while in jail awaiting trial for a 2023 robbery case, using Morales Reyes's name and address in the return address. Morales Reyes, a Milwaukee resident with a pending work visa application, was briefly detained by ICE after the agency received one of the forged letters.

  • In January 2026, Scott was convicted of the charges related to the forged threats.
  • On February 27, 2026, Scott was sentenced to 16.5 years in prison.

The players

Demetric D. Scott

A 52-year-old Wisconsin resident who was convicted of forging threats against President Trump in an effort to get an undocumented immigrant deported.

Ramon Morales Reyes

An undocumented immigrant living in Milwaukee with his wife and three children, who was briefly detained by ICE after Scott impersonated him in forged threat letters.

Kristi Noem

The homeland security secretary who touted Morales Reyes's detention at the time, saying she would "continue to take all measures necessary to ensure the protection of President Trump."

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What they’re saying

“This guy attacked him once and then tried to get him deported.”

— Cain Oulahan, Morales Reyes's lawyer

“He is probably relieved.”

— Cain Oulahan, Morales Reyes's lawyer

What’s next

After being released on bond in June, Morales Reyes is still fighting his deportation case.

The takeaway

This case highlights the dangers of using false threats and accusations to target undocumented immigrants, as well as the need for more oversight and accountability in immigration enforcement policies to protect innocent individuals.