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Donald Leroy Smith Jr., Voicemail Threat to Assassinate U.S. Senator, California 2023
WOODBURN, OR – A Woodburn man is facing federal charges after allegedly leaving a voicemail threatening to assassinate a U.S. Senator, a chilling declaration authorities say stemmed directly from the Senator’s work in office. Donald Leroy Smith Jr., 51, reportedly didn’t mince words, explicitly stating his intent to “kill” the Senator, declaring the official “needed…
Donald Leroy Smith Jr., Threatens to Assassinate U.S. Senator, Oregon 2025
⏱ 2 min read Donald Leroy Smith Jr., 51, of Woodburn, Oregon, is in trouble with the feds after allegedly calling for the assassination of a U.S. Senator. A voicemail delivered November 12th, 2025, contained a direct threat to kill, authorities say. Smith allegedly didn’t pull any punches, promising to “put a bullet in your…
Donald Leroy Smith Jr., Threatening a Federal Official, Oregon 2025
⏱ 3 min read Donald Leroy Smith Jr., 51, of Woodburn, Oregon, is staring down federal charges after allegedly calling for the outright assassination of a U.S. Senator. On November 12, 2025, Smith reportedly left a voicemail promising to “kill” the senator and “put a bullet in your head.” The motivation for the threat remains…
