A 32-year-old man from Binghamton, New York has been charged in federal court after authorities said he posted online threats against US President Donald Trump, immigration officers and supporters of the administration.
Jeffrey Scott Hamm Jr. appeared in federal court in Binghamton on February 27 for an initial hearing on a charge of making threats to the President and federal agents using interstate communications.
According to the criminal complaint, Hamm posted several comments on YouTube during January 2026 in which he allegedly threatened violence against the President, unnamed agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and individuals who support the President.
The officials said: “The defendant used interstate communications to threaten President Trump, ICE agents, and others with acts of violence. This Office, together with the FBI, will pursue anyone who makes such threats swiftly and aggressively. The defendant would have been better off saving his breath; now he’ll have plenty of time to reflect on his words while facing the consequences for them in federal court. Threats of this nature will not be tolerated, and anyone who ignores this warning will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”
FBI officials also warned that online threats would be investigated and prosecuted.
Special Agent in Charge Tremaroli said: “Mr. Hamm tried to hide behind a keyboard, but this arrest should prove if you’re making dangerous threats of violence online, the FBI will find you and hold you accountable. Threats of violence against the President, public officials, law enforcement, or any member of our community are illegal and will not be tolerated."
Hamm was ordered to remain in custody while the case proceeds.
Authorities said the charge carries a possible maximum penalty of five years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of up to three years.
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