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Inmate Charged for Threatening Trump and Framing Victim

6/4/2025

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Inmate Threatens Trump

Demetric Scott, a 52-year-old inmate from Wisconsin, is charged with sending menacing letters to President Trump, attempting to frame his robbery victim, Ramón Morales-Reyes, to silence him. As an undocumented immigrant, Morales-Reyes faces the looming threat of deportation, even while seeking a U-visa. Scott's trial is scheduled for July 14.

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Elderly Man Threatens Trump

A 73-year-old Californian, Thomas Eugene Streavel, is in hot water for making chilling threats against President Trump on social media. His disturbing posts, which surfaced before and after the November 2024 election, have led to federal charges. Pleading not guilty, he now faces a trial set for July 28, 2025, and a potential 15-year prison sentence.

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Historical Context

Demetric Scott's threats against President Trump echo a long history of political violence and intimidation in the U.S. The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865 and the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan in 1981 highlight the risks faced by leaders. Additionally, the rise of social media has intensified threats, as seen in cases like Thomas Eugene Streavel's recent charges, reflecting ongoing tensions in American political discourse.

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Inmate Threatens Trump

Demetric Scott, a 52-year-old inmate from Wisconsin, is charged with sending menacing letters to President Trump, attempting to frame his robbery victim, Ramón Morales-Reyes, to silence him. As an undocumented immigrant, Morales-Reyes faces the looming threat of deportation, even while seeking a U-visa. Scott's trial is scheduled for July 14.

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