Authorities have arrested Nathalie Rose Jones, a 50-year-old woman from Lafayette, Indiana, for allegedly plotting to kidnap and assassinate former President Donald Trump.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, Jones was taken into custody on August 16, 2025, after traveling to Washington, D.C., and posting violent threats online.
Disturbing Social Media Posts
Investigators revealed that Jones published graphic threats on Facebook and Instagram, writing:
“I am willing to sacrificially kill this POTUS by disembowelling him and cutting out his trachea with Liz Cheney and all The Affirmation present.”
She also referenced an “arrest and removal ceremony” for Trump in her posts.
Secret Service Investigation
The U.S. Secret Service opened an investigation, identifying Jones as the author of the threats. During questioning on August 15, she allegedly admitted she would kill Trump “if given the opportunity,” citing anger over COVID-19 pandemic deaths.
Although she later recanted and claimed she no longer intended to harm Trump, federal prosecutors moved forward with charges.
Charges and Penalties
Jones faces two federal charges:
- Threatening the life of the President
- Transmitting interstate communications containing threats
Both offences carry penalties of up to five years in prison each.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro emphasized:
“Threatening the life of the President is one of the most serious crimes and one that will be met with swift and unwavering prosecution.”
Mental Health Concerns
Reports suggest Jones has a history of mental illness, which she also referenced in her social media posts. As of now, court records show no public listing of her legal representation.
