ROME, GA – Jauan Rashun Porter, 30, of Rome, Georgia, is headed back to prison after a federal judge sentenced him to three years and five months for a chilling online rant threatening the life of President Donald J. Trump and vowing to kill any federal agents who tried to intervene. The sentence, handed down by U.S. District Judge William M. Ray II, follows Porter’s guilty plea to one count of transmitting interstate threats.
The threats unfolded on July 26, 2025, during a TikTok livestream dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.” Porter, a repeat offender already on probation, didn’t mince words, declaring, “So there’s only one way to make America great and that is putting a bullet in between Trump’s eyes.” He elaborated with gruesome detail, promising to “kill Donald Trump,” “watch him bleed out,” and ambush the President at an upcoming rally, aiming a “7.62 bullet” into his forehead or chest. When the livestream host questioned the consequences, Porter doubled down, stating he’d “kill them too… and then kill myself.”
U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg minced no words about the severity of the crime. “Threatening to kill the President of the United States is an abhorrent crime that cannot be tolerated,” he stated. “Because the Constitution affords no protection to political violence, we will continue to work closely with our federal partners to identify and prosecute criminals who make such threats.” Acting Special Agent in Charge Robert Donovan of the U.S. Secret Service Atlanta Field Office echoed the sentiment, stating, “When free speech devolves into threats… you can expect the United States Secret Service to bring those criminals to justice.”
A subsequent investigation, involving the Secret Service, Floyd County police, and Georgia probation officers, turned up a stash of potentially dangerous materials at Porter’s apartment: two pipe bombs, pistol ammunition, and Tannerite, a highly explosive substance. While no firearm was recovered, the evidence bolstered the case against the already heavily-convicted felon. Porter’s rap sheet includes prior convictions in Floyd County for terroristic threats (2018, 2019), influencing a witness (2019), and unlawful acts of violence in prison (2023). He was already on probation for a 2023 conviction for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and domestic battery when he made the Trump threats.
Porter was initially detained on August 8, 2025, and ultimately convicted on October 7, 2025. Following his prison sentence, he will face three years of supervised release. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian Pearce led the prosecution. The Secret Service praised the collaboration with local law enforcement, including the Floyd County Police Department, Floyd County District Attorney’s Office, and Troup County Sheriff’s Office, in securing the conviction.
This case serves as a stark reminder that the Secret Service and the Department of Justice are actively monitoring online threats and will aggressively pursue those who attempt to harm protected individuals. The investigation highlights the challenges of balancing free speech with the need to ensure public safety, particularly in an increasingly polarized political climate. For further information, contact the U.S. Attorney’s Public Affairs Office at USAGAN.PressEmails@usdoj.gov or (404) 581-6016.
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Key Facts
- Agency: U.S. Secret Service
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Press Release
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