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A Florida man, who identifies himself as a “patriot,” has confessed to making online threats to kill Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and several other “prominent politicians,” all in the name of defending former President Donald Trump, as stated by federal prosecutors.
Peter Ring, aged 31, posted alarming comments on YouTube in June 2025, declaring, “Death and extermination of Democrats.” He went on to write, “We will kill you Joe Biden … Obama, Ect… when the time comes we will kill u,” according to details from a federal complaint.
Residing in Bell, a small town approximately 120 miles southeast of Tallahassee in Gilchrist County, Ring reached a plea agreement on February 12. He pleaded guilty to two counts of threatening communication after his arrest in October 2025. His sentencing, scheduled for April, could result in up to a decade in prison, six years of supervised release, and fines totaling $500,000.
The saga began when Ring came to the attention of the FBI in June 2025, following a complaint from The Washington Post about a threat against one of its reporters. Upon investigation, Ring was identified as the source of this threat. Although he assured the FBI he would desist from further threats, his actions told a different story.
In a press release issued by the Justice Department on Thursday, it was revealed that just two months later, the FBI received information indicating Ring was persistently posting threats incited by religious and political motives. These threats targeted Muslims, media personnel, and high-profile politicians. The department noted, “Between May and September 2025, the defendant made threats to kill or cause physical injury to at least fourteen victims.”
The federal complaint outlining Ring’s threats lists a plethora of comments he allegedly made on YouTube while defending the current president.
“Trump Vance won cry liberals cry,” Ring wrote in a July 2025 post.
“Death to Democrats communists and every single anti trump kirk supporter,” Ring blasted on Sept. 11. “We are coming for you and you will die,” he said in another. “We Patriots will kill u all.”
Taking aim at prior presidents, Ring said, “Death to joe biden and family,” per the complaint.
“Death to obama and family,” he added. “Malia and sacha your days are very limited and I will rejoice in your killings.”
Ring claimed to have “mini arsenals” in his house, while saying he would turn “liberals” into his personal “targets,” according to the complaint. After the Charlie Kirk shooting, Ring wrote, “This is war. And the right will win.”
He added, “No more bulls—. God bless America Trump Vance 24 Vance 28 MAGA.”
Ring is scheduled to be sentenced on April 28.
“My office takes seriously any threat of violence,” wrote U.S. Attorney John Heekin, of the Northern District of Florida. “We have zero-tolerance for criminal threats directed toward others because of their religious or political affiliation.”