Overview
- Nathaniel Sanders II, 32, appeared in federal court Monday in Miami after prosecutors charged him with threatening the President and transmitting threats in interstate commerce.
- Investigators say he posted repeated threats on X and Instagram from January through April, including a post about bombing the White House and videos referencing a gun and harming Marco Rubio, according to the criminal complaint.
- The U.S. Secret Service led the probe with help from the U.S. Capitol Police, the Diplomatic Security Service and the Miami Beach Police Department.
- Prosecutors say the case is being tried in the Southern District of Florida, Sanders remains presumed innocent, and a conviction could carry up to 10 years in federal prison.
- Officials warned that violent threats are not protected speech and said deleting posts or using anonymous accounts does not prevent agents from identifying users and bringing charges.