Federal court sentences Tyler Leveque to prison for online Trump threats
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An Albuquerque man has been sentenced to nearly 10 months in federal prison for “using social media to make violent threats against the president,” according to authorities.
Tyler Leveque, 38, was sentenced to prison after admitting to sharing a series of threats targeting President Donald Trump over several days in early January 2025, according to a statement released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Territory of New Mexico on Wednesday.
The statement noted how Leveque’s online posts had proliferated on TikTok,
Prosecutors said the threats began on Jan. 2, 2025, when Leveque posted a TikTok video in which he expressed hatred for multiple groups and warned his followers that they should “be afraid” and declared that he was ready to die. He ended the video with the “Run, run” taunt.
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Tyler Leveque of Albuquerque posted threats online that triggered a Secret Service and FBI investigation. (Universal Images Group via Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Getty Images)
The next day, Leveque continued X’s threats against Trump and others.
In one post, he wrote: “@realDonaldTrump My eyes on you sir! Can’t wait for your victory rally! Isn’t it the 19th!? Hahaha you and your rich friends are dead, no threats, promise.”
In another, he told prominent public figures and business leaders “this is what it’s about,” referring to an alleged conflict that took place on January 19. [sic] It’s too late for you… See you on the 19th [sic] war!”
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He also replied to one of Trump’s posts, “Die.”
On January 4, Leveque posted on Facebook that he “just bought my first gun” and then made additional statements calling for a march on government offices and claiming he was preparing for a violent action.
He even suggested that he expected to die or be imprisoned.
Secret Service agents and FBI investigators contacted Leveque at his home in Albuquerque on Jan. 6 and learned that he had begun purchasing a firearm online two days earlier but had not completed the transaction or obtained the gun, the statement said.
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Tyler Leveque was sentenced to nearly 10 months in federal prison after triggering an FBI investigation. (Google Maps)
Agents informed him that his posts contained threats not protected by the First Amendment.
“Threatening violence against public officials is a serious federal crime, and this office will prosecute these cases to the fullest extent of the law,” Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison said in a statement.
“Today’s sentencing is a stark reminder that such threats carry significant, lifelong consequences, including time spent in prison, a permanent criminal record, loss of firearm rights and years of federal supervision. We hope others will take notice and choose a different path,” Ellison said. he added.
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The FBI investigated Tyler Leveque’s online threats against Donald Trump. (Getty Images)
“Today’s sentencing reminds all of us that threats of violence are not protected speech, and the United States Secret Service will continue to aggressively investigate and prosecute all threats to our protectees and elected public officials,” said Resident Agent in Charge Ron Emmot of the United States Secret Service Albuquerque Resident Office.
“The FBI wishes to remind the public that we support and support every individual’s constitutional right to free speech. Free speech protects ideas and debate, but it does not and never will protect violence,” added Special Agent in Charge Justin A. Garris of the FBI Albuquerque Division.
“Threatening speech directed at a specific person or group of people, whether you consider it anonymous or innocuous, will be investigated by federal agents, and we will hold them accountable,” Garris continued.
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Leveque pleaded guilty to making threats against the president and his successors to the presidency. After completing his sentence, he will be sentenced to three years of supervised release.
Fox News Digital contacted the FBI Albuquerque Division and the Albuquerque Police Department.
