Illinois Man Arrested Threatening To Kill President Trump In Multiple Instagram Videos

Trent Schneider, a 57-year-old man from Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, was arrested and charged with making interstate threats to kill President Donald Trump after posting violent and profane videos on Instagram calling for Trump's execution. Schneider repeatedly posted videos and images threatening to use firearms against Trump, accusing him of fraud and expressing anger over personal financial troubles, including his home nearing foreclosure. The threats were reported by a concerned citizen in Florida, which triggered a Secret Service investigation and led to Schneider's arrest by a local SWAT team. Prosecutors revealed that Schneider's posts included repeated messages tagged at Trump Tower Chicago, with captions denying the threats despite their violent nature. The U.S. Attorney’s Office confirmed Schneider was detained pending a hearing and emphasized that the arrest was part of a protective intelligence operation unrelated to immigration enforcement. Authorities assured the public that there was no ongoing danger following the arrest and search operation.