A man who repeatedly threatened to kill Donald Trump with a sword has been arrested, according to US officials. Andrew D. Emerald, 45, of Great Barrington, Massachusetts, was charged with eight counts of interstate transmission of threatening communications for social media threats against the President. Court documents showed that in the posts he called for Mr Trump to be killed publicly and with a sword and mentioned keeping an eye on his Florida home.
On May 15, 2025, he wrote: “If Trump isn’t dead by 2026 I’m going to Mar-a-Lago and I’m going after (him) myself… I have a very good reason to risk my life and go after him.” FBI agents and other officers went to Mr. Emerald’s home on Wednesday to arrest him, using a baton to break open the door when he refused to answer. new York Times Report. The 45-year-old man then allegedly appeared holding a long sword and told agents they had to shoot him before he could lock the front door.
Officers eventually convinced Mr. Emerald to drop the weapon and leave the property, where he was arrested and taken into custody.
According to reports, officials searched his house and found two long swords, including six blades.
Court documents also revealed that police had previously met with Mr Emerald in 2018 after receiving a tip about his social media posts threatening Mr Trump.
He agreed at that time to participate in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, which revoked his ability to purchase firearms.
Authorities received a fresh tip in May 2025 when Mr. Emerald admitted to threatening the US President for a decade and vowed to kill any law enforcement officers who tried to arrest him.
The 45-year-old man was ordered detained by the federal prosecutor’s office until his case goes to trial in May.
Each count carries a prison sentence of up to five years and a fine of up to $250,000 (£190,000).
