"Twist the Knife After Sliding It In": Feds Say Trump Threat Suspect Planned a 'Yuge' Celebration After Killing Him

Federal agents have apprehended a former U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant in Virginia after uncovering a chilling series of online threats against former President Donald Trump. The suspect, identified in court documents as a sharpshooter and longtime government instructor, is now at the center of a federal investigation that’s raising serious concerns about the growing risks of political extremism.

A Web of Threats: From Code Words to Kill Plans

It started with cryptic messages and vague references. Over time, they evolved into direct, violent threats. According to an official affidavit unsealed in federal court, the man used online aliases and coded language—like “orange,” “one ear,” and even an orange emoji—to refer to the former president. But these weren’t harmless jokes or abstract frustrations.

Court documents reveal a disturbing pattern of communication, including explicit talk of rifles, scopes, and even payments for a contract killing. One message allegedly read:

“Orange must go. At any cost.”

Another post reportedly offered to “pitch in $100 for a contract,” implying serious intent to hire an assassin. Federal investigators say these were not one-off comments, but part of a consistent, escalating stream of violent rhetoric that extended over months and reflected a level of emotional investment and operational thought.