𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗳 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀

𝗕𝗬 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗔 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘,

𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐚, 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚

A United States government contractor working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been arrested for allegedly threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump, in what authorities describe as part of a troubling pattern of threats against the president.

The suspect, Dean DelleChiaie, a 35-year-old mechanical engineer based in New Hampshire, is accused of using his official work computer to research methods related to carrying out the attack.

 According to prosecutors, investigators uncovered searches such as how to bring a firearm into a federal facility, alongside a direct statement declaring intent to kill the president.

Authorities further alleged that DelleChiaie also searched for information concerning the families of Vice President JD Vance and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The case came to light after the FAA reportedly alerted law enforcement when the suspect contacted the agency’s IT department requesting the deletion of his search history. A subsequent investigation led to an interview conducted by the United States Secret Service at his residence on February 3, during which he allegedly admitted to carrying out the searches.

Investigators stated in a sworn affidavit that DelleChiaie’s actions were motivated by dissatisfaction with the current administration, citing issues such as the election, presidential pardons, and the so-called “Epstein files.” Authorities also revealed that he admitted to owning three firearms.

In a further escalation, prosecutors allege that on April 21, the suspect used a personal computer to send an email to the White House explicitly threatening President Trump. The message reportedly accused the president of wrongdoing and contained a direct pledge to carry out the attack.

DelleChiaie is expected to appear in court on Tuesday. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

The incident is one of several recent cases involving alleged threats against President Trump, raising concerns among law enforcement officials.

In a separate development, former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director James Comey reportedly turned himself in after being charged over a social media post that authorities interpreted as a threat.

Additionally, a South Carolina man was recently arrested after allegedly writing on his vehicle that he was traveling to Washington “to kill the pres.” In another case, a Florida man pleaded guilty to issuing threats against Trump, other public officials, and members of Congress.

Speaking on the trend, U.S. Attorney John Heekin warned that threats against public officials are becoming increasingly frequent and emphasized a zero-tolerance approach to such offences.

The developments come amid heightened security concerns, including a recent incident in Washington where an armed individual reportedly attempted to target senior government officials during an event attended by political figures.

Authorities say investigations into these threats remain ongoing as security agencies intensify efforts to prevent potential acts of violence against public officials.