There have been all sorts of threats directed towards the Trump administration. But not all of them are taken seriously enough.
And members of the Trump admin’s lives are in danger thanks to these judges’ rulings.
A federal grand jury has issued a new indictment against Carl D. Montague, a 37-year-old from Providence, Rhode Island, accused of threatening to assassinate President Donald J. Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller. Despite the gravity of the charges, Montague remains out of custody, monitored by an ankle bracelet, as the legal process continues.
Serious Charges and Court Developments
Montague faces charges of “threats against the President and interstate communications of threats,” as stated by the Rhode Island U.S. District Attorney’s Office. The allegations center on a June 27 post on Truth Social, where Montague, using the handle “@tacoustic,” allegedly shared a “profanity laced-posting on Truth Social threatening to shoot and k*ll” the president and the two officials, per the FBI.
The FBI affidavit quoted the post: “It’s a shame you won’t get to see the end of your f****** term, because I’m gonna make sure I put a bullet rate [sic] between your f****** head you piece of s***, you Pam Bondi. Stephen f****** miller, all you b******, are gonna get a f****** bullet to the head every single f****** one of you.”
Federal agents arrested Montague on July 9 after Trump Media and Technology, Truth Social’s parent company, flagged the post to the U.S. Secret Service. Authorities located him hiding in a bathtub at an associate’s apartment.
The FBI affidavit noted that “Montague began confessing to making threats before agents were able to introduce themselves or explained why they were there.”
Montague’s Claims and Release
During his interview with agents, Montague admitted to posting the threat while under the influence of marijuana, citing frustration with the political climate.
He claimed he deleted his Truth Social account afterward, had no access to weapons, and lacked the means or intent to shoot or inflict violence. He also expressed regret for the post.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) pushed for Montague’s detention, but two judges, both appointed by Democratic presidents, rejected the requests. U.S. Magistrate Judge Amy Moses, appointed by President Barack Obama, released Montague on a $10,000 bond after his arrest, according to the Blaze.
The DOJ soon filed another motion, pointing to Montague’s four assault convictions from 2014 to 2022 and several probation violations.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Dulce Donovan wrote that Montague’s “recent violent threats are the latest in a long history of violent and threatening behavior,” emphasizing his struggle to “control his aggression.” She cited his profanity-filled outburst at reporters outside the courthouse as further evidence.
On July 25, U.S. District Judge Melissa R. DuBose, appointed by President Biden in January 2025 per the Blaze, also declined to jail Montague, opting instead for a GPS ankle monitor and an 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew.
Public Safety Concerns and Next Steps
The DOJ has voiced alarm over Montague’s release, warning that it “endangers the safety of the persons to whom he directed his threats and the community.” His criminal record and recent behavior, including the courthouse outburst, fuel these concerns.
No arraignment date has been set for the grand jury indictment, leaving the case pending. Montague’s actions have ignited discussions about balancing individual rights with public safety, as the legal system grapples with the severity of his alleged threats.
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