Latest assassination threats to Donald Trump has Secret Service scrambling for answers

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Trump’s life has been threatened many times in just the past year alone. It doesn’t look as though these threats will end anytime soon.

And these latest assassination threats to Donald Trump has the Secret Service scrambling for answers.

In Virginia, authorities arrested Peter Stinson, a former Coast Guard lieutenant, for allegedly posting violent threats against President Donald Trump. Court documents obtained by Fox News reveal a disturbing pattern of online activity targeting the former president, raising alarm among federal investigators.

Stinson, who served as a Coast Guard officer from 1988 to 2021, was no stranger to high-stakes roles. During his tenure, he honed his skills as a sharpshooter and worked as a FEMA instructor.

However, an affidavit filed by an FBI task force officer on Friday paints a different picture, detailing a series of menacing online threats Stinson allegedly directed at Trump across multiple social media platforms.

Stinson reportedly wrote on May 9 that Trump needed to be “[L]uigied,” a cryptic reference to Luigi Mangione, accused of k*lling United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024.

The affidavit further alleges that Stinson’s threats were graphic and varied, involving scenarios with guns, poison, and knives. In one unsettling post, he hinted at lacking “the necessary skills” to carry out an assassination but suggested he might not be entirely truthful about his capabilities.

The documents also highlight Stinson’s fixation on the number “8647,” which officials believe ties to an Instagram post by former FBI Director James Comey. That post, interpreted by some media outlets as a veiled threat against Trump, led to investigations by the Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service. Stinson allegedly referenced “8647” in 13 subsequent Bluesky posts, amplifying concerns about his intentions.

Stinson’s online persona took an even darker turn with his self-identification as a member of ANTIFA. On February 2, he allegedly posted on X, “Sure. This is war. Sides will be drawn. Antifa always wins in the end. Violence is inherently necessary.”

His most recent post, shared on Bluesky on June 11, chillingly declared, “When he dies, the party is going to be yuge.” These statements, combined with his military background, prompted action from authorities.

Charged with making threats to k*ll the president, Stinson is set to appear in federal court on Wednesday.

A Surge in Threats Against Trump

Since last year, federal authorities have noted a significant rise in assassination threats targeting Donald Trump. Obviously, it’s hard to ignore the attempts made on Trump’s life in July and September of last year as he was running for president.

But this surge in threats coincides with heightened political tensions, particularly following Trump’s continued prominence in politics. Law enforcement agencies have had to allocate substantial resources to monitor and investigate these threats, many of which originate online but carry real-world implications.

The increase in threats has not only strained federal agencies but also raised questions about the role of social media platforms in amplifying dangerous rhetoric. Take James Comey’s “8647” social media post from this past May that many argue was a call to violence against President Trump.

Posts like those, and the ones allegedly made by Stinson often exploit the reach and anonymity of platforms like X and Bluesky, making it harder for authorities to intervene before threats escalate.

The Secret Service has since bolstered its protective measures around Trump, collaborating with local and federal partners to ensure his safety.

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