Former VOA employee indicted for threatening Marjorie Taylor Greene and family

In the United States, a former employee of Voice of America named Seth Jason was arrested on July 17, 2025. Jason is accused of making numerous threats against U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and her family over a period of nearly two years. These threats were reportedly communicated via phone calls originating from the Voice of America headquarters, where Jason had worked as a longtime employee. The threats were made between October 11, 2023, and January 21, 2025, and included statements implying the use of firearms to harm Greene and her family. The situation comes against a backdrop of heightened tensions surrounding threats against public officials, particularly in the wake of violent acts against lawmakers in the past. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro highlighted the seriousness of these threats and emphasized that such actions would not be tolerated, stating that anyone threatening a public official would face severe legal consequences. The indictment included four federal charges against Jason, reflecting the gravity of the accusations. In 2023, Greene had been a vocal advocate for Donald Trump and an active figure in Congress, which likely added to the contentious nature of the threats she received. The federal government has been actively holding government employees accountable, as emphasized by Greene’s advocacy for accountability within the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the agency overseeing Voice of America. During this time, there had been significant layoffs at the agency, reflecting the political changes influencing its operations. Also noteworthy is the fact that Seth Jason had served as a volunteer reserve officer with the Anne Arundel County Police, which has raised concerns about the credibility and responsibility of someone in such a role making death threats. The culmination of these events raises questions about the balance of free speech, the responsibility of public employees, and the state of political discourse in America today. With threats directed at representatives becoming alarmingly common, the legal system's response will be closely scrutinized as it attempts to navigate these complex issues.