President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on April 6, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chen Mengtong/China News Service/VCG via AP).
A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to several years in prison after federal prosecutors said he threatened to kill Donald Trump and other U.S. officials, including claims that he had been “stocking up on ammo” since the president won a second term.
Shawn Monper, 32, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge W. Scott Hardy to four years in federal prison after pleading guilty in April to two felony counts tied to threats against United States officials and federal law enforcement officers. Prosecutors said the threats were made with the intent to impede, intimidate, interfere with and retaliate against officials and agents as they carried out their official duties, according to an announcement from authorities.
After completing his prison term, Monper will be required to serve three years of supervised release.
“The speed with which Monper was identified, charged, arrested, and detained before he had the opportunity to act on his violent threats demonstrates our joint commitment to protecting those who serve our country,” U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania Troy Rivetti said in a statement. “The sentence imposed not only ensures that Monper will be in prison and under judicial supervision for years to come, but also sends a strong message to deter others from making such threats.”
As Law&Crime previously reported, the FBI National Threat Operations Section on April 8, 2025, was notified about threats posted to YouTube by a user named “Mr Satan.” The user, who authorities later identified as Monper, made multiple threats against federal officials between Jan. 15, 2025, and April 5, 2025.
Authorities said that five days after Trump’s Jan. 20, 2025, inauguration, Monper applied for a concealed carry permit, which he obtained on Jan. 28.
The threats began shortly thereafter, according to court documents.
Investigators said that on Feb. 10, 2025, Monper, under the name “Mr Satan,” commented on a YouTube video, writing, “If Trump isn’t removed immediately, we will see another civil war.” He followed that on Feb. 26, 2025, by posting another comment:
Private army in the US = Terrorist, we need to rise up and use the 2nd Amendment against these people. I have bought several guns and been stocking up on ammo since Trump got in office. I suggest everyone else does the same.
In between posting the two comments, Monper purchased a 9 mm handgun.
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On March 1, 2025, Monper posted to YouTube, “I bought a gun. Ready to kill nazis,” per the indictment. One week later, he purchased another handgun, followed by a third on March 16.
On March 17, 2025, Monper said on YouTube, “Everyone arm yourselves now. We need to kill them all, it’s the only way Nazis go away.”
Three days later, the defendant posted the following comment to a YouTube video: “‘The left’ needs to arm themselves. I have been buying 1 gun a month since the election, body armor, and ammo.”
Court documents further stated:
On April 1, 2025, [Monper] posted the following comment to a YouTube video that discussed President Trump, “When are we going to stand up and kill these people?” On April 5, 2025, [Monper] posted the following comment to a YouTube video that discussed President Trump, “That’s why Trump needs to die.”
On Feb. 17, 2025, he posted:
Nah, we just need to start killing people, Trump, Elon, all the heads of agencies Trump appointed, and anyone who stands in the way. Remember, we are the majority, MAGA is a minority of the country, and by the time its time to make the move, they will be weakened, many will be crushed by these policies, and they will want revenge too. American Revolution 2.0.
On March 4, 2025, Monper said of Trump, “I’m gonna assassinate him myself.”
The FBI and the Butler Township Police Department arrested Monper on April 9, 2025.
“Serious offenses will be met with serious consequences,” FBI Pittsburgh Special Agent in Charge Richard Evanchec said following the sentencing. “Today’s sentencing proves anyone threatening elected officials and law enforcement will not be able to hide behind a profile name.”
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