HARRISBURG – The grim halls of justice were again echoing with the sound of a heavy charge. Jacob Buckley, a 22-year-old from Port Matilda, Centre County, Pennsylvania, now stands accused of making chilling threats against none other than President-elect Donald J. Trump.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Buckley was charged with criminal information for his brazen actions on social media. It is alleged that under the username ‘Jacob_buckley’, Buckley unleashed a terror campaign on TikTok, posting threats to kill all MAGA republicans and explicitly stating he would assassinate Trump.
The horror reached its peak on January 16, 2025, when Buckley’s account unleashed a chilling barrage of posts. Among them were, ‘I hate MAGA republicans bro on god I’ll kill all of them,’ and the ominous declaration, ‘Bro we going into a literal oligarchy in 4 days and im going to kill Trump.’
The United States Secret Service was swift to take action, investigating the case with precision. Assistant United States Attorney K. Wesley Mishoe is now leading the prosecution against Buckley.
Should Buckley be found guilty, he faces a severe penalty of up to 5 years’ imprisonment, followed by supervised release, a fine, and a mandatory special assessment. The court’s decision will be based on federal sentencing statutes and guidelines.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers lurking in the shadowy corners of social media, where threats can spread like wildfire without consequence. As for Buckley, he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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