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Florida Trump Supporter Charged for Threatening White House

10/31/2025

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Tristen Elijah Giroux, a Florida man and Trump supporter, was charged with making threats against the White House and federal agents after delays in Colombian fiancée's visa.
He told U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, "I’m gonna burn down the White House."
Investigators say he regretted the comments and had no intent to harm anyone.
He was arrested on October 27 and faces up to five years in prison if convicted.

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Tristen Elijah Giroux, a Florida man and Trump supporter, was charged with making threats against the White House and federal agents after delays in Colombian fiancée's visa.
He told U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, "I’m gonna burn down the White House."
Investigators say he regretted the comments and had no intent to harm anyone.
He was arrested on October 27 and faces up to five years in prison if convicted.