Full Breakdown
TikTok Bomb Threat Against President Trump
6/4/2026, 11:30:32 PM
Key Figures
- Nathaniel Smith – former security guard accused of the bomb threat.
- St. Moritz Security Services, Inc. – Smith’s former employer; Chief Legal Officer Gary Bradley.
- Las Vegas Metro Police Counterterrorism Section – led the investigation; Bryson Redd testified at the grand jury hearing.
- Grand Jury – indicted Smith on a felony bomb-threat count.
Timeline of Events
- Mar 12 – Tip received by law enforcement.
- Mar – Smith interviewed; initially took ownership of the video.
- Indictment – Grand jury indictment (reported as “last month”).
- Oct 27 – Trial-readiness hearing scheduled.
- Late Nov – Trial set for the felony charge.
Official Statements & Responses
The Las Vegas Metro Police Counterterrorism Section noted Smith displayed no remorse and treated the threat as serious. St. Moritz Security Services issued a statement asserting a zero-tolerance policy for threats against public officials, confirming Smith’s employment ended on Jan. 17, 2026, and pledging full cooperation with investigators while declining further comment pending the case.
Smith’s Claim of Joke
During the March interview, Smith told investigators the TikTok post was “just a reference” to an online post he later removed, asserting it was a joke. Prosecutors, however, characterize the statements as a credible bomb threat.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I swear, I'm not even joking.” — Nathaniel Smith, TikTok video
- “I'll take him out,” — Nathaniel Smith, TikTok video (text overlay)
- “does not condone, and our policies strictly prohibit threats against any public official, including threats against President Trump," Chief Legal Officer Gary Bradley told KLAS in a statement.” — Gary Bradley, Chief Legal Officer, St. Moritz Security Services
- “Moritz will fully cooperate with any local or federal investigators in this matter.” — Gary Bradley, Chief Legal Officer, St. Moritz Security Services
What’s Next
Smith must appear for a trial-readiness hearing on Oct. 27, after which the case will proceed to trial in late November. The trial will determine whether the felony bomb-threat charge leads to a conviction and sentencing.
