A man from New York is accused of threatening to “put down” President Donald Trump at his “next rally” with a “bullet in the brain,” as stated by federal prosecutors.
Justin Christopher Moore, a 53-year-old Brooklyn resident, allegedly sent a message through the “Contact Us” page on the official White House website, declaring, “I am in the process of planning your execution,” according to a federal complaint.
He reportedly said, “I’m going to kill you at your next public speaking event.
I will get a gun and put a bullet in your brain. You can count on that. You are despicable and deserve to be taken out. I will handle it in a couple of weeks and kill you, Mr. Trump.”
Moore was arrested and charged in the Eastern District of New York for “knowingly and willfully” threatening to “take the life of and inflict bodily harm upon the President of the United States,” as mentioned in the complaint.
He was arraigned on May 26 and ordered to be held until trial because his release “poses a serious danger to any person or the community,” according to a detention order.
Other reasons for keeping Moore in custody included the “strong” evidence against him, a lack of significant family or community ties, and no “stable employment,” according to the detention order.
On May 24, Moore allegedly sent several messages through the White House website that contained multiple death threats against Trump.
He claimed he was targeting the president for “supporting the repeal of subsidies for people who need it,” according to the complaint.
He allegedly stated, “I’m going to kill you with a bullet in the brain and slit your throat with a knife.
I think you are a horrible person, and I need to take care of you. So be careful at your next rally because it will happen when you least expect it… and I’m not joking… I will kill you in the coming weeks.”
Moore also reportedly added, “You think that 1.4 million homeless people in America is acceptable and that reducing subsidies to cause this is okay.
You need to be dealt with right now.” He included his name, address, email, and phone number with each message.
On May 25, law enforcement agents visited Moore’s home in Brooklyn and found him “walking back-and-forth outside,” according to the complaint.
When approached, one agent asked, “We’re here because you made some threats online. Did you send those threats?”
Moore allegedly answered, “Yeah, I did.
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He also admitted to threatening Vice President JD Vance and “about 18 reps,” meaning representatives, according to the complaint.
When the agents asked Moore if he understood that making such threats was illegal, he replied, “Yeah, I do,” according to the complaint.
When they asked if he had planned out his threat to kill the president, Moore said, “I haven’t started the planning process yet.”
Moore appeared in court last week, and it was reported that he has a history of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, according to the New York Daily News.
He is scheduled to return to court on June 9 for a preliminary hearing.
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