A Texas man is facing federal charges after allegedly threatening President Donald Trump on social media just days before the president’s visit to flood-stricken Kerrville, authorities said.
Robert Herrera, 52, of San Antonio, was taken into custody Thursday and charged with making threats against the president and interstate threatening communications, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas.
The threats were reportedly posted on Facebook in response to a local news outlet’s post about Trump’s planned trip to the Hill Country, where he and First Lady Melania Trump visited following deadly Fourth of July floods. Officials have not identified the outlet.
Threats Referenced Assassination Attempt
According to the Department of Justice, Herrera — posting under the name “Robert Herrer” — commented “I won’t miss” beneath a photo of President Trump flanked by Secret Service agents, a reference to the July 2024 assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.
When another user replied, “you won’t get the chance, I promise,” Herrera allegedly responded, “I’ll just come for you,” along with a photo of himself holding what appeared to be a rifle and loaded magazines.
The posts have since been taken down, and Herrera was arrested later that day. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison on each charge. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Roomberg.
Federal Agencies Respond Swiftly
“The FBI fully supports every American’s right to free speech, but threats of violence are not protected under the Constitution — they’re a federal crime,” said Aaron Tapp, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s San Antonio Field Office. “We take these threats seriously, and we encourage the public to do the same.”
Tapp thanked the Secret Service, San Antonio Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for their joint response.
Brian J. Gibson, head of the Secret Service’s San Antonio Field Office, echoed that sentiment:
“Investigating threats against individuals under our protection is a top priority,” Gibson said. “This case highlights the importance of our partnerships with local and federal law enforcement agencies.”
Trump Visits Texas Following Historic Floods
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived in Kerrville on Friday to tour flood-damaged areas and meet with first responders. Joined by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the president pledged robust federal aid.
“We’re going to make sure Texas gets whatever help it needs,” Trump said.
The visit came nearly a year after Trump survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. In that attack, a rooftop shooter opened fire, grazing the president’s ear and killing a bystander before being neutralized by Secret Service agents.
As of Friday evening, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Secret Service, and San Antonio Police had not responded to further media inquiries.
