Pennsylvania Man Charged with Threats to Kill Trump and Federal Officials
Shawn Monper, 32, faces federal charges for threatening President Trump and others via YouTube, linked to recent assassination attempts.
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Overview
Shawn Monper of Butler, Pennsylvania, has been charged with making threats against President Trump and federal officials on YouTube. He reportedly posted comments expressing a desire to kill Trump, ICE agents, and others, claiming he was stockpiling firearms. The FBI apprehended him on April 9 after Google alerted law enforcement about his threat. Following his arrest, Monper is held without bail, with a hearing scheduled for April 14. Attorney General Pam Bondi has emphasized the DOJ's commitment to prosecuting such threats rigorously.
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Analysis
- A Pennsylvania man has been charged for making threats against President Trump and federal officials, highlighting the ongoing issue of violent rhetoric in political discourse.
- Monper's threats, made through his YouTube account, included calls for violent actions under the tag of 'American Revolution 2.0' and targeted ICE agents as well.
- The DOJ emphasized its commitment to pursuing threats of violence and ensuring that individuals making such threats are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
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Shawn Monper threatened to assassinate President Trump, Elon Musk, and several government officials, including ICE agents. He also mentioned intentions to stockpile firearms and commit a mass shooting.
The threats were discovered after Google flagged disturbing comments made by Monper using the username 'Mr. Satan' on YouTube. The FBI was alerted, leading to his arrest.
Shawn Monper has been charged with four counts related to threatening federal officials. He is being held without bail pending preliminary and detention hearings scheduled for April 14.
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