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Michigan Man Sentenced for Threats Against Trump Family

11/18/2025

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James Donald Vance, Jr., a Michigan man, was sentenced to two years in federal prison.
He threatened President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and one of Trump's children.
He posted the threats under the alias 'Diaperjdv' on Bluesky and pleaded guilty to two felony charges.
The charges carried a potential five-year sentence.
The Department of Justice emphasized the seriousness of such threats amid rising political violence.

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James Donald Vance, Jr., a Michigan man, was sentenced to two years in federal prison.
He threatened President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and one of Trump's children.
He posted the threats under the alias 'Diaperjdv' on Bluesky and pleaded guilty to two felony charges.
The charges carried a potential five-year sentence.
The Department of Justice emphasized the seriousness of such threats amid rising political violence.