Man accused of threatening to kill President Trump on social media

57-year-old Trent Schneider from the suburbs of Chicago was arrested on Monday on charges of threatening to kill President Donald Trump on social media. According to the court ruling, he is accused of making threats that harass a person through interstate communication. After his arrest, a federal judge in Chicago decided to keep him in custody, with the next hearing scheduled for Thursday.

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According to the charges, Schneider posted a video on Instagram on October 16, saying he was going to find a weapon and commit violence. He also included phrases in the video description expressing his dissatisfaction and desire to kill, specifically Trump. The video was posted about 18 times, and its content caught the attention of a “concerned citizen” in Florida, who reported it.

If Schneider is found guilty, he faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison. This case highlights the seriousness of threats against officials in the United States and raises widespread debate about safety in society, especially in times of political tension.