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Man Sentenced 38 Months for True Threat Against Trump

7/15/2026

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Trent Schneider was sentenced to 38 months in prison for a true threat against U.S. President Donald Trump.
Prosecutors said a Florida citizen reported videos where Schneider tagged Trump Tower and said the threats were not real.
Schneider said he would “burn this castle down” and asked for popcorn in “Trump motel.”
The U.S. Secret Service Chicago Field Office said protecting the President is its priority and praised the prosecution.

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Trent Schneider was sentenced to 38 months in prison for a true threat against U.S. President Donald Trump.
Prosecutors said a Florida citizen reported videos where Schneider tagged Trump Tower and said the threats were not real.
Schneider said he would “burn this castle down” and asked for popcorn in “Trump motel.”
The U.S. Secret Service Chicago Field Office said protecting the President is its priority and praised the prosecution.