Butler man pleads guilty to threats against Trump, federal officials and ICE agents
A Butler, Pennsylvania, man pleaded guilty on Monday, April 13, 2026, to federal charges tied to online threats against President Donald Trump, other U.S. officials and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Court records and a Justice Department release identify the defendant as Shawn Monper, 33. Prosecutors said he entered the plea before U.S. District Judge W. Scott Hardy in the Western District of Pennsylvania and admitted responsibility for two counts in the case.
According to the Justice Department, the investigation began after federal agents reviewed threatening posts made over a period stretching from Jan. 15, 2025, through April 5, 2025. Authorities said the posts were tied to a YouTube account and led investigators to Monper’s residence in western Pennsylvania. Prosecutors said the messages included threats to buy guns and ammunition, references to a possible mass shooting and threats aimed at Trump, other federal officials and ICE agents.
Monper was arrested on April 9, 2025, and has remained detained, according to the department. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 12, 2026. Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000, or both.
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