United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina
05/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/18/2026 09:35
Wilmington Man Indicted for Threatening President Trump
RALEIGH, N.C. - A federal grand jury indicted Christopher James Hill, 32, of Wilmington, NC, for threatening President Donald J. Trump. The Defendant posted messages on Facebook threatening to kill the President.
According to the indictment, between October 3, 2025, and October 13, 2025, the Defendant posted public comments on Facebook.com that contained a threat to kill and injure the President. If convicted, the Defendant faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
W. Ellis Boyle, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, made the announcement. The FBI and USSS are investigating the case.
The details contained in the charging document are allegations. The Defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in the court of law.
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