29-Year-Old Jauan Rashun Porter Arrested After Threatening to Assassinate President Trump and Federal Agents During TikTok Livestream
This story feels surreal—the kind you read and pause, waiting for the words to sink in. A 29-year-old man in Rome, Georgia, named Jauan Rashun Porter was arrested by federal agents after a TikTok livestream where he woven violent threats against former President Donald Trump and even federal law enforcement officers. It wasn’t idle talk. It was graphic, chilling, and readily visible to anyone watching that “Alligator Alcatraz” livestream.
It happened on July 26 when Porter joined the livestream and made repeated, disturbing statements—saying there was only one way to “make America great,” and that involved “putting a bullet in between Trump’s eyes.” His words didn’t stay vague. He declared, “I’m gonna kill Donald Trump. I’m gonna put a 7.62 bullet inside his forehead.” He described envisioning Trump bleeding out. When the live host asked about federal agents showing up, Porter responded with not a flinch, but another threat: he’d kill them too.
It took hours—just hours—for those words to turn into action. Federal agents, along with the Secret Service, local police, and probation officers, executed a search warrant on his apartment. Inside, they discovered ammunition, two pipes, and a canister of Tannerite—an explosive substance that requires strict safety precautions. It was a chilling confirmation that the threat was anything but empty.
Porter’s background paints a troubling picture. He was already on probation for a back catalog of offenses: terroristic threats, influencing a witness, mutiny in prison, drug possession, battery, being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and domestic violence. He was already on the radar when he made the livestream. Now, he’s facing federal charges for knowingly and willfully threatening the president—an offense taken extremely seriously under U.S. law. His detention hearing is set for August 12, and if convicted, he could be headed to federal prison.
We share this not to stoke fear, but to reflect on how easily lines can be crossed in our digital world. A livestream. A few words. Within hours, federal enforcement. It’s a blunt reminder that online platforms are not just stages—but in some cases, crime scenes. It also underscores the weight carried by words—and how seriously authorities treat threats against public officials. And amid political tension and heated rhetoric, cases like this become urgent reminders that violence—even in speech alone—demands accountability.
This wasn’t a joke. It wasn’t anonymous chatter. Porter’s identity, history, and intent were exposed clearly—and law enforcement responded swiftly. The livestream didn’t just shock; it forced real-world consequences. It’s a moment that challenges what we mean when we say “digital life”—because for Porter, those words meant a crossing into real legal peril.
As Porter awaits his next court date, the broader implications remain: how we express anger, how platforms host dangerous content, and how swiftly speech can enter the realm of criminal action. This is the kind of situation where caution isn’t paranoia—it’s survival.
