Federal Worker Arrested for Alleged Plot to Kill Donald Trump

Federal Worker Arrested for Alleged Plot to Kill Donald Trump

A contractor working with the Federal Aviation Administration has been arrested in the United States over allegations that he threatened to kill former President Donald Trump and used a government-linked work computer to research details connected to the alleged plot, according to federal prosecutors.

Authorities identified the suspect as Dean DelleChiaie, a 35-year-old mechanical engineer based in New Hampshire. He is accused of using his official workplace computer system to carry out online searches and engage in communications that raised serious security concerns.

Court documents allege that DelleChiaie searched for information on how to bring a firearm into a federal facility, alongside explicit statements referencing a threat against Donald Trump. Investigators also said he searched for information relating to the families of senior U.S. officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The investigation reportedly began after internal monitoring systems at the FAA flagged suspicious activity. Officials said DelleChiaie later contacted the agency’s IT department requesting that his search history be deleted from his work computer, which further escalated concerns.

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Following the alert, a United States Secret Service agent interviewed him at his residence on February 3, where he allegedly admitted to conducting the searches and expressed anger over political developments, including elections, presidential pardons, and other issues referenced in court filings.

Prosecutors further alleged that on April 21, he used his personal computer to send an email to the White House with the subject line “Contact the President.” In the message, he allegedly issued a direct threat against Donald Trump, stating intentions to “neutralize/kill” him and linking his actions to grievances about government decisions.

Authorities also confirmed that he admitted to owning three firearms during the investigation. He is expected to appear in court, where he faces charges related to making threatening communications and misuse of electronic systems.

If convicted, DelleChiaie could face up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 (£185,000), according to prosecutors.

The case forms part of a broader series of recent prosecutions involving alleged threats against Donald Trump and other U.S. officials, with authorities noting an increase in such incidents.

Federal prosecutors have reiterated that threats against public officials are treated with zero tolerance, as agencies continue to strengthen monitoring of digital communications and workplace systems to prevent security breaches.

Federal Worker Arrested for Alleged Plot to Kill Donald Trump