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Threat Against Trump Jr. Sparks Legal Concerns Again

11/20/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced a threatening post from James Vance, who said he would murder Trump Jr. if he ran in 2028.
Vance previously pleaded guilty to threats against the president and vice president and faces up to five years.
U.S. Attorney Timothy VerHey said Vance's threats crossed a serious line.
Last year, two assassination attempts against Trump occurred, including a bullet grazing him at a rally in Pennsylvania.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced a threatening post from James Vance, who said he would murder Trump Jr. if he ran in 2028.
Vance previously pleaded guilty to threats against the president and vice president and faces up to five years.
U.S. Attorney Timothy VerHey said Vance's threats crossed a serious line.
Last year, two assassination attempts against Trump occurred, including a bullet grazing him at a rally in Pennsylvania.