Rhode Island man threatens to kill Trump and senior officials on Truth Social
- Carl D. Montague made violent threats against President Trump and senior officials on Truth Social.
- Law enforcement tracked Montague to an apartment in Providence, where he was found hiding in a bathtub.
- He expressed remorse and stated that he did not intend to act on the threats, yet he faces serious charges.
In the United States, a 37-year-old man named Carl D. Montague from Providence, Rhode Island, has been arrested after making explicit threats to kill President Donald Trump, Attorney General Pamela Bondi, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller. The threats were posted on June 27, 2025, via a profanity-laden message on the social media platform Truth Social, which is owned by Trump. Montague's post attracted the attention of federal authorities when the parent company of the social media site reported it to the U.S. Secret Service. Upon investigation, law enforcement traced Montague’s online activity back to an apartment in Providence, linking him to the threats through various forms of digital evidence including email and IP address records. After several days of efforts to locate him, on July 1, agents found Montague hiding in a bathtub of a friend's apartment. During questioning, he reportedly began to confess to the threats before officials introduced themselves, indicating a degree of acknowledgment regarding the seriousness of his actions. Montague claimed that he was under the influence of marijuana at the time, expressing feelings of frustration with current politics and a lack of intention to follow through with any violent actions. He described his threats as a response to political dissatisfaction rather than a personal vendetta against the individuals named. Furthermore, Montague stated that he had deleted his Truth Social account after posting the threat and expressed remorse for his actions, even indicating that he could not identify Attorney General Bondi. Following the arrest, he was charged with making threats against federal officials, including the President, and is currently under investigation for interstate threats and the intention to assault or murder U.S. officials. Montague made an initial court appearance shortly after his arrest and was released on a $10,000 unsecured bond while the case remains active.