Domestic Policy

Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening President Trump on Facebook: A Stark Reminder of the Need for Vigilance

By Economics Desk | August 22, 2025

A Texas man admitted to threatening President Trump online ahead of a presidential visit, highlighting ongoing challenges to protecting our nation’s leadership and the urgent need for robust security measures.

When Robert Herrera posted a chilling threat against President Donald Trump on Facebook, accompanied by images of assault rifles and ammunition, it was more than just a reckless comment—it was a direct assault on the safety of America’s commander-in-chief. The incident, which unfolded just days before an attempted assassination in Pennsylvania, exposes an alarming pattern of threats that test the resilience and readiness of our nation’s protective agencies. How Vulnerable Is Our Leadership in the Digital Age? Herrera’s online menace came on July 10th, shared on a regional Texas news outlet’s Facebook page ahead of President Trump’s visit to the...

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