18-Year-Old Sentenced to Two Life Terms in Trump Plot

Wisconsin teen convicted of killing parents as part of alleged assassination plan

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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An 18-year-old man has been sentenced to two life sentences without the possibility of parole after being convicted of killing his parents as part of a disturbing plot prosecutors say was tied to plans to assassinate former President Donald Trump.

Why it matters

The case has drawn national attention due to the defendant's young age and the severity of the alleged crimes, which included a violent plot against a former U.S. president.

The details

Nikita Casap was convicted of murdering his mother and father in what prosecutors described as a calculated and disturbing act to remove obstacles to his broader political plans. Authorities say they uncovered evidence showing Casap had expressed intentions to target Trump, with the killings of his parents being carried out as part of this larger scheme.

  • Casap was sentenced this week following his conviction.

The players

Nikita Casap

An 18-year-old man convicted of killing his parents as part of an alleged plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who was allegedly targeted in the plot.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Casap to appeal the sentence.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing concerns about the radicalization of young people and the potential for violence against political figures, underscoring the need for robust mental health support and intervention programs to prevent such tragedies.