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Miami Beach Man Charged with Federal Threats Against President Trump, Secretary Rubio and Former Attorney General Bondi
5/7/2026, 5:07:48 AM
Federal Threat Charges Against Nathaniel Sanders II
Nathaniel Sanders II, a Miami-Beach resident, has been indicted on two federal counts: threatening the President of the United States and transmitting threats in interstate commerce. The indictment follows a series of social-media posts made between January and April 2026 in which Sanders threatened President Donald Trump, Secretary of State and Acting National Security Advisor Marco Rubio, and former Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Timeline of Threat Posts and Investigation
- Jan 28 2026 – Secret Service analysts begin monitoring an X post in which Sanders wrote, “Imma bomb the f---ing White House you f---ing pedophile.”
- Feb 2026 – Agents visit Sanders’s South-Beach apartment and question him; he ends the encounter by calling the agents “pedophiles.”
- Apr 10 2026 – Instagram video: “Your fake husband gotta be the biggest pedophile in the f---ing world bro… all I got is a gun.”
- Apr 12 2026 – Two-minute later, a second video targets Rubio with the line, “Yo no tengo miedo de nadie… we all f---ing bleed…”
- Apr 19 2026 – Video threatening Bondi, including “Imma kill all y’all pedophiles.”
- May 5 2026 – Sanders appears in federal court in Miami; he is ordered to the Federal Detention Center.
- May 18 2026 – Preliminary hearing scheduled; arraignment to follow.
Key Figures and Agencies
- Nathaniel Sanders II – Defendant, 31/32 years old (sources differ).
- Donald Trump – President of the United States, target of threats.
- Marco Rubio – Secretary of State and Acting National Security Advisor, target of threats.
- Pam Bondi – Former U.S. Attorney General, target of threats.
- U.S. Secret Service – Open Source Intelligence Branch identified the X and Instagram accounts; conducted the investigation.
- U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida – Prosecuted the case; led by Jason A. Reding Quiñones.
- Special Agent in Charge Michael Townsend – Commented on investigative approach.
Legal Charges and Potential Penalties
The indictment contains one count of threatening the President and one count of transmitting threats in interstate commerce. Conviction on either count carries a statutory maximum of ten years imprisonment.
Official Statements & Responses
U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones emphasized that “threats against public officials are not political speech” and described them as “serious federal crimes that endanger public safety and the rule of law.” Special Agent in Charge Michael Townsend added that “it does not matter where the threat is made or what platform is used, our agents will identify you, investigate you, and … bring charges when appropriate.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “Imma bomb the f---ing White House you f---ing pedophile.” — Nathaniel Sanders II, X post
- “Your fake husband gotta be the biggest pedophile in the f---ing world bro. I don’t know what to do Melania, like, all I got is a gun. It’s the only thing I can use now is a gun.” — Nathaniel Sanders II, Instagram video
- “One thing about it Marco, b---, yo no tengo miedo de nadie (I’m not scared of anyone) because we all f---ing bleed b----,” — Nathaniel Sanders II, Instagram video
- “Pam, when I see you b----, imma put my foot in your f---ing c---, you stupid h--, and imma wear you like a boot,” — Nathaniel Sanders II, Instagram video
- “Threats against public officials are not political speech,” — Jason A. Reding Quiñones, U.S. Attorney
- “It does not matter where the threat is made or what platform is used, our agents will identify you, investigate you, and … bring charges when appropriate,” — Michael Townsend, Secret Service
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources list Sanders’s age as both 31 and 32, indicating a discrepancy in biographical data. No public information has been released regarding his motive, mental-health assessment, or any prior extremist affiliations.
What’s Next
Sanders is scheduled for a preliminary examination on May 18, followed by an arraignment. If convicted, he faces up to ten years in federal prison. The case will proceed under the jurisdiction of the Southern District of Florida, with continued monitoring by the Secret Service and related agencies.
