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Texas Man Arrested for Threatening Trump Staffer, Family

9/1/2025

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Thomas Austria Crouse from Texas was arrested for threatening a Trump staffer and their family via voicemails.
The FBI initiated an investigation on August 25 following Crouse's violent messages.
He was arrested on August 27 after persisting in making threats despite a meeting with federal agents.
Crouse could face a maximum of five years in prison if convicted.

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Thomas Austria Crouse from Texas was arrested for threatening a Trump staffer and their family via voicemails.
The FBI initiated an investigation on August 25 following Crouse's violent messages.
He was arrested on August 27 after persisting in making threats despite a meeting with federal agents.
Crouse could face a maximum of five years in prison if convicted.