U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced Monday that a woman has been arrested and charged with making threats against President Donald Trump.
Pirro, a former Fox News host who now serves as the chief federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., shared the announcement in a video posted to social media. In the clip, she confirmed that Nathalie Rose Jones is currently in federal custody and facing charges related to threats made against the president.
“An individual by the name of Nathalie Rose Jones is now in custody, charged with two federal crimes for knowingly and willfully threatening to take the life of the President of the United States,” Pirro said in the statement.
According to Pirro, Jones traveled from New York to Washington, D.C., where authorities allege she continued to escalate threats against the president. Investigators say the threats were posted on social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. In those posts, Jones allegedly referred to the president as a terrorist and called for his removal and potential harm.
Pirro stated that the suspect’s online activity drew the attention of federal authorities, ultimately leading to her arrest. She emphasized that the Department of Justice intends to pursue the case vigorously.
“She is now in custody,” Pirro said. “She will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Make no mistake about that.”
In a separate written statement, Pirro’s office confirmed additional details about the arrest. According to the announcement, Nathalie Rose Jones, 50, of Lafayette, Indiana, was taken into custody in the District of Columbia on Saturday, August 16.
Federal prosecutors allege that Jones made a series of threatening posts on social media in which she threatened to kill President Trump. She has been formally charged in connection with those threats and is expected to face further legal proceedings in federal court.
