- Federal authorities arrested Ramon Morales Reyes, a 54-year-old Mexican national, in Wisconsin for allegedly sending a handwritten letter threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump at a rally before "self-deporting."
- The letter accused Trump of targeting Mexicans and vowed to shoot him with a .30-06 Springfield rifle. Morales referenced his family's deportations as motivation.
- Morales has illegally entered the U.S. nine times between 1998 and 2005 and has a felony record, including hit-and-run, domestic abuse and property damage. He is prohibited from owning firearms.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem linked the threat to rising political violence, citing Trump’s recent shooting incident and urging toned-down rhetoric to prevent further escalation.
- The case highlights challenges in immigration enforcement, national security risks posed by repeat offenders and the volatile impact of polarized political discourse.
Federal authorities have arrested a Mexican national who allegedly sent a handwritten letter threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump, marking the latest in a series of violent threats against political figures amid heightened tensions over immigration enforcement.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested Ramon Morales Reyes, 54, on May 22 in Wisconsin. The arrest followed a handwritten letter he allegedly wrote, which an ICE field agent obtained the day prior. In the letter, Morales vowed to shoot Trump at a rally before self-deporting to his home country.
"We are tired of this president messing with us Mexicans. We have done more for this country than you White people," Morales' letter stated. "You have been deporting my family and I think it is time Donald J. Trump get what he has coming to him."
The letter went on to describe Morales' plans to "self-deport" himself, "but not before [he] uses [his] 30 yard six to shoot … [Trump] in [his] head" during "one of his big [rallies]." The Mexican purportedly made reference to using a rifle chambered in the .30-06 Springfield cartridge to assassinate the chief executive.
According to court documents, Morales has illegally entered the U.S. at least nine times between 1998 and 2005. He also has a long criminal record that includes felony hit-and-run, domestic abuse-related disorderly conduct and property damage.
Morales remains in ICE custody at Dodge County Jail in Juneau, Wisconsin, pending deportation proceedings. Authorities have not disclosed whether he had access to firearms at the time of his arrest, but his criminal history legally prohibits him from possessing weapons.
From ICE arrests to shooting threats: How far will political violence go?
The arrest underscores ongoing concerns about politically motivated violence, alongside the security risks posed by individuals with extensive criminal histories and repeated immigration violations. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem condemned the threat in a statement, linking it to broader concerns about escalating political violence.
"This threat comes not even a year after President Trump was shot in Butler, Pennsylvania, and less than two weeks after former FBI Director [James] Comey called for the president’s assassination," she said. Noem also urged restraint in political rhetoric over fears it could incite real-world violence: "All politicians and members of the media should take notice of these repeated attempts on President Trump’s life and tone down their rhetoric." (Related: James Comey's posts cryptic '86 47' message and gaslights the public after being confronted with passive aggressive death threat to President Trump.)
The arrest comes at a time when threats against public officials have surged, raising questions about the intersection of free speech, law enforcement preparedness and the role of immigration policy in national security. Morales' repeated deportations and illegal re-entries highlight ongoing challenges in enforcing immigration laws, particularly with individuals who have violent criminal histories.
Historical parallels can be drawn to past assassination attempts against U.S. presidents, including the 1981 shooting of Ronald Reagan by John Hinckley Jr., whose motives were similarly fueled by personal grievances and political disillusionment. The swift response by ICE underscores the agency’s heightened vigilance in tracking threats against high-profile figures.
As the case moves forward, it serves as a stark reminder of the volatile consequences of unchecked rhetoric and the persistent risks faced by public officials in an era of deep ideological polarization. The arrest also reignites debates over immigration enforcement, with supporters of the administration's hardline stance arguing that repeated border breaches by violent offenders demand stricter measures.
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