Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Trump Threats

Jacob Buckley, a 22-year-old from Centre County, Pennsylvania, has been federally charged after making explicit threats to kill Donald Trump and his supporters on TikTok on January 16, 2025. Buckley, who used the handle 'Jacob_buckley,' targeted Trump and MAGA Republicans in his posts just days before Trump's second inauguration. He has agreed to plead guilty and faces up to five years in prison, supervised release, and fines. The case was investigated by the U.S. Secret Service and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Buckley's prosecution is part of a broader law enforcement effort to address online threats against political figures. Additionally, individuals from Rhode Island and Butler, Pennsylvania, have also been charged for making threats against Trump and other officials on social media.