Florida Man Faces Federal Charges for Threatening President Trump and Other Officials

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:57:00 +0200

Nathaniel Sanders II, a 32-year-old man from Florida, has been arrested and faces federal charges for allegedly making threats against President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and former Attorney General Pam Bondi. Between January and April 2026, Sanders reportedly posted multiple violent messages on social media, including threats to bomb the White House and direct threats involving firearms toward the officials. According to the criminal complaint, he also referenced First Lady Melania Trump in one of his posts. The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida emphasized that threats against public officials are serious federal crimes and do not fall under political speech. If convicted, Sanders could face up to 10 years in federal prison. The investigation involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Capitol Police, Diplomatic Security Service, and Miami Beach Police. The arrest resulted from an intelligence-led operation t