OAKTON, VA – A retired U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant has been arrested and charged with making violent threats to assassinate President Donald Trump. The FBI alleges that 64-year-old Peter Andrew Stinson of Oakton, Virginia, made numerous online threats over several years, culminating in a chilling series of posts following the July 2024 assassination attempt on Trump in Pennsylvania.

FBI Investigation and Arrest

Stinson, who served in the Coast Guard for over three decades and retired in 2021, was taken into custody on Monday by federal authorities. According to the FBI, he repeatedly posted messages on social media platforms—including X (formerly Twitter) and Bluesky—calling for Trump’s death.

One of the most disturbing messages reportedly came after the Butler, PA shooting incident:

“Just three inches and today would be a different day… Execution is critical.”

Another post, made as recently as June 11, read:

“When he dies, the party is going to be yuge.”

Court documents indicate Stinson described himself as a member of Antifa and expressed a willingness to help others carry out violent acts. He allegedly offered to contribute financially to an assassination attempt and spoke of using a rifle with a scope.

Legal Proceedings Underway

Stinson has been charged with making threats to kill a former U.S. president, a federal crime that carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. A Virginia federal magistrate judge has ordered him held without bond pending a detention hearing scheduled for later this week. He has not yet entered a plea.

The FBI says it is continuing to review Stinson’s online activities and communications to determine if there are grounds for additional charges or concerns about potential co-conspirators.

Growing Concern Over Political Violence

This arrest highlights growing national concern about the escalation of politically motivated threats and rhetoric. Federal agencies, including the FBI and Secret Service, have reported an increase in threats targeting public officials, candidates, and former presidents.

Legal experts emphasize that even online comments—when perceived as credible and specific—can result in serious criminal charges under U.S. law.

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