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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.

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A Pennsylvania man was arrested for threatening to murder Donald Trump.
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Overview

  • 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.