Suspect arrested and detained
A suburban Chicago man, 57‑year‑old Trent Schneider of Winthrop Harbor, was federally charged after prosecutors say he posted a video on Instagram threatening to kill President Donald Trump. Schneider was arrested Monday and a federal judge ordered him held in custody pending a detention hearing later this week.
Alleged threats detailed in complaint
According to a criminal complaint, Schneider’s “selfie‑style” video from Oct. 16 included statements about obtaining guns and executing Trump. Prosecutors say the same video and a caption calling for execution were posted roughly 18 times between Oct. 16 and Oct. 21.
Tip leads to law enforcement action
A concerned viewer in Florida reported the video to authorities on Oct. 16, which prompted the investigation and Schneider’s arrest. He faces a federal charge for making a threat in interstate commerce and could receive up to five years in prison if convicted.
Schneider is scheduled for a detention hearing on Thursday. Attorney information was not immediately available.
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