Maryland man charged for threats against President Trump

MARYLAND (WBFF) — A Maryland man is facing charges for making threats against President Donald Trump.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that Donald Swope, 53, is charged for threats against the President of the United States, interstate communication containing a threat to harm, and influencing, impeding or retaliating against a federal official by threatening or injuring a family member.

According to the criminal complaint, between May 12, 2026, and July 27, Swope repeatedly made Facebook posts about harming President Trump.

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On August 5, Swope made multiple Facebook posts threatening the United States Secret Service.

Authorities said that Swope continued to create threatening posts from August 6 until August 8.

If convicted, Swope faces a maximum of five years in prison for each count of threatening communications and 10 years for influencing, impeding or retaliating against a federal official.