Rhode Island Man Released After Threats to Trump

Carl Montague, a 37-year-old Providence, Rhode Island man, was arrested after making threats to kill former President Donald Trump, Attorney General Pamela Bondi, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller in a profanity-laced post on Truth Social on June 27. Authorities tracked Montague to a nonprofit residence for formerly incarcerated individuals, where he was found hiding and confessed to posting the threats while under the influence of marijuana, citing political frustration. Investigators found no evidence that Montague possessed weapons or had plans to carry out his threats, and he expressed remorse for his actions. Despite the seriousness of the threats and his criminal history, a judge granted Montague's release after determining he posed no imminent risk, as he had not fled or acted further after the incident. The case remains under investigation by the FBI, U.S. Secret Service, and Providence police. Montague's court proceedings are ongoing.