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Teen Arrested for Alleged ISIS-Inspired Plot Against Texas Congressman
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Core Event
Federal authorities arrested a 17-year-old male from McKinney, Texas, on October 5 after discovering he had obtained a firearm and was planning to kill Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) at a public event later in the month. The teen, described by officials as recently radicalized, allegedly intended the attack to further an ISIS agenda. He remains in federal custody.
Background & Context
Rep. Keith Self co-founded the “Sharia-Free America Caucus” and introduced a resolution denouncing Sharia law in July 2026. Self was first elected in 2022 and won re-election in 2024 with 62.5 % of the vote over Democrat Sandeep Srivastava. He is seeking a third term and will face Democrat Evan Hunt in the November election.
Official Statements & Responses
Self thanked the FBI for the arrest, noting that law-enforcement had been monitoring the suspect. He said the incident reinforced his resolve to defend the Constitution against what he describes as radical Islam. The FBI has not released further details about the investigation. Democrat challenger Evan Hunt condemned the alleged plot, emphasizing that political disagreement does not justify violence and praising law-enforcement efforts to protect public officials.
Criticism & Opposition
Evan Hunt, the Democratic candidate, stated that “there is no place for violence in our politics” and that He called for debates and elections, not threats, to resolve policy differences.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Preserving our constitutional republic from radical Islam means accepting the costs that come with it—name-calling, threats, and worse,” — Texas Rep. Keith Self
- “Our Founders believed this country was worth the sacrifice. I served 25 years in the military because defending freedom was worth the sacrifice. This only strengthens my resolve. I will not back down.” — Texas Rep. Keith Self
- “There is no place for violence in our politics,” — Democrat Evan Hunt
- “No political disagreement ever justifies threatening someone’s life. Every elected official, their family and their staff deserve to be safe, regardless of party.” — Democrat Evan Hunt
