Pennsylvania Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill Trump, Musk, and Federal Officials

Shawn Monper of Butler, Pennsylvania, faces federal charges after posting violent threats on YouTube and stockpiling weapons.

Shawn Monper, 32, was arrested on April 9 after the FBI traced violent threats posted on YouTube under the alias 'Mr Satan' to his residence.
Monper is charged with making death threats against President Trump, Elon Musk, ICE agents, and other officials between January 15 and April 5, 2025.
Investigators revealed Monper had obtained a firearms permit after Trump’s inauguration and claimed to have stockpiled guns, ammunition, and body armor.
Key threats included plans to 'assassinate' Trump, incite mass violence, and attack ICE agents, as detailed in federal criminal complaints.
Preliminary detention hearings for Monper are scheduled for April 14, with Attorney General Pam Bondi commending law enforcement for preventing potential violence.