A resident of Butler, Pennsylvania, has been formally accused of issuing threats targeting President Donald Trump, various government figures, and personnel from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The charges were announced by the U.S. Department of Justice.
The individual identified as Shawn Monper, aged 32, resides in Butler, a location significant as the site of a campaign rally attended by President Trump last July when an incident involving gunfire occurred.
“I want to commend the remarkable and brave investigative efforts of the FBI and the Butler Township Police Department,” stated Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “Their swift actions prevented this individual from potentially harming the President and other Americans. Let me be clear: This Department of Justice will relentlessly pursue, apprehend, and prosecute anyone who makes threats of assassination or mass violence to the fullest extent of the law, seeking the most severe penalties possible.”
The situation remains ongoing, and further developments are anticipated.
- Accusation: Shawn Monper is charged with making threats against President Trump, U.S. officials, and ICE personnel.
- Location: Butler, Pennsylvania, where a previous incident involving gunfire occurred during a presidential campaign rally.
- Response: Attorney General Bondi praised the law enforcement agencies involved and affirmed the Department of Justice’s commitment to prosecuting such threats.
This is an evolving story; updates will be provided as they become available.
