A man is under arrest after allegedly writing several threatening messages aimed at President Donald Trump.
Jaden J. Read, 24, was taken into federal custody on Saturday after he allegedly wrote “Let’s shoot Trump, honestly, where’s our shooter? I’m tired of living this money life,” and “I just got a 308 and 305 round and I’m killing this pedo.” The president was scheduled to attend an event for Sen. Roger Marshall at Heartland Credit Union Arena in Park City, an area just outside Wichita, Kansas, on Monday.
But he didn’t stop there. In the comments of a KWCH 12 News article on the rally, he is accused of posting additional threatening comments.
“Can we shoot him in Kansas please I will myself,” he reportedly wrote, adding, “IK [I know] where your speech will be. Already mapped out roofs around. Finna get kirked since yall couldn’t help him”.
A press release was issued on Monday, revealing that a Crime Stoppers tip led investigators to the alleged posts.
“Political violence and threats of political violence will not be tolerated,” U.S. Attorney Ryan A. Kriegshauser said in a statement. “The First Amendment allows for robust disagreement but there are constraints. I caution people to stay within the bounds of constitutionally protected speech.”
X users had a lot to say:
BREAKING: A Kansas man has been ARRESTED by federal authorities for threatening to KlLL PRESIDENT TRUMP at his rally TONIGHT
Jaden J. Read, 24, PUBLICLY posted on FB saying he would take Trump out himself with his 308.
These people are SICK. Make an example out of him. https://t.co/Bb2ioSfeHs
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) October 19, 2026
@MackforFreedom @nicksortor Imagine destroying your life over politics
https://t.co/MBYjlct1qS
— MSM is trash (@janagriz) October 20, 2026
I’d take him at his word. Throw the book at him.
— Lordimpala (@RichardTor22695) October 20, 2026
I have never hated anyone enough to spend my life in prison. MENTAL ILLNESS on full display.
— AnnieF (@BeKind7219) October 20, 2026
Is it any wonder when you see how hysterical and hyperbolic the Democrats are right now?
— Mary
(@macknbuddy) October 19, 2026
Something big time wrong with a generation of youth
And in 20 years when the Boomers are gone, they will be in charge
— Wandering Soul (@ALorenzn) October 19, 2026
He needs to calm down. We have elections every 4 years. If he’s upset, just wait and vote the next election. It’s not worth going to jail.
— Tommy Champion (@TommyChamp420) October 20, 2026
They all think they’ll be worshipped by the other Leftists, whether they’re successful or not. Problem is, they’re right.
— HisWay (@NoWayHiWay1) October 20, 2026
