There have already been two attempts on Donald Trump’s life. Thankfully, both of them failed.
But this latest assassination threat that was placed on Trump has rattled the Secret Service.
Mexican National Arrested in Wisconsin for Threatening to Assassinate President Trump
In a disturbing incident that has reignited debates over immigration enforcement, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) apprehended a 54-year-old Mexican national, Ramon Morales-Reyes, in Wisconsin last Thursday. The arrest followed the discovery of a handwritten note allegedly sent by Morales-Reyes to an ICE officer, in which he threatened to assassinate President Donald Trump. The note, obtained by Fox News Digital, contained chilling language that has raised alarms about the safety of public officials and the challenges of illegal immigration.
Morales-Reyes, who has illegally entered the United States at least nine times between 1999 and 2005, has a troubling criminal history. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), his record includes arrests for felony hit-and-run, criminal damage to property, and disorderly conduct with a “domestic abuse modifier.”
In the threatening letter, Morales-Reyes expressed deep resentment toward President Trump, writing, “We are tired of this president messing with us Mexicans – We have done more for this country than you white people – you have been deporting my family and I think it is time Donald J. Trump get what he has coming to him.”
He further stated, “I will self deport myself back to Mexico but not before I use my 30 yard 6 to shoot your precious president in is head – I will see him at one of his big ralleys [sic].” The letter likely referenced a .30-06 Springfield rifle, a powerful firearm.
The arrest has drawn strong reactions from DHS leadership. Secretary Kristi Noem emphasized the agency’s swift response, stating, “Thanks to our ICE officers, this illegal alien who threatened to assassinate President Trump is behind bars.”
Noem also placed the incident in a broader context, noting, “This threat comes not even a year after President Trump was shot in Butler, Pennsylvania, and less than two weeks after former FBI Director Comey called for the president’s assassination. All politicians and members of the media should take notice of these repeated attempts on President Trump’s life and tone down their rhetoric. I will continue to take all measures necessary to ensure the protection of President Trump.” Morales-Reyes is currently detained at Dodge County Jail in Juneau, Wisconsin, and faces deportation, according to DHS.
This incident is not an isolated case. DHS has been intensifying efforts to address threats against its officers.
Just last week, a man in North Carolina was arrested on federal charges for similar threats, and in April, a Texas man faced charges for threatening to harm ICE agents. These cases highlight the growing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement and the risks faced by those tasked with upholding the law.
The Trump administration has pointed to incidents like these as a driving force behind its aggressive stance on deporting criminal illegal immigrants. The Morales-Reyes case emphasizes the administration’s argument that individuals who repeatedly enter the country illegally and engage in criminal behavior pose a significant threat to public safety.
The president’s supporters argue that such cases validate the need for stringent immigration policies, including rapid deportation of those who violate U.S. laws. The administration contends that allowing individuals with criminal records to remain in the country increases the risk of further crimes, including violent acts like the one threatened against the president.
Moreover, the timing of this threat—coming less than a year after an attempt on Trump’s life in Butler, Pennsylvania—has fueled the administration’s resolve to prioritize national security and public safety.
The president and his team have repeatedly emphasized that illegal immigration, particularly by those with criminal histories, undermines the rule of law and endangers American citizens.
The Morales-Reyes case, with its explicit threat against the president, serves as a stark example of why the administration is pushing for enhanced border security and expedited deportations.
Critics of the administration’s policies argue that not all illegal immigrants pose such risks and that blanket policies may unfairly target non-criminal individuals.
However, cases like Morales-Reyes’s, with his extensive history of illegal entries and criminal activity, provide ammunition for those advocating for tougher measures.
The Trump administration remains steadfast in its commitment to removing individuals who threaten the safety of Americans, citing incidents like this as evidence of the urgent need to reform the immigration system and strengthen enforcement mechanisms.
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