The man had turned himself in to U.S. Capitol Police in early 2025.
A man from Massachusetts who entered the U.S. Capitol armed with concealed weapons and explosives has pleaded guilty in federal court in a plot to assassinate Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and House Speaker Mike Johnson in January 2025. He had a knife and two Molotov cocktails in his jacket when he turned himself in to U.S. Capitol Police after having a change of heart.
“Our system of justice depends on public officials being able to carry out their duties free from intimidation and fear,” U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated. “This defendant’s threats crossed a clear legal line, and today’s guilty plea reflects our commitment to protecting those who serve. Anyone who threatens violence against government officials will be identified, charged, and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For federal judges and justices as they hear cases related to terrorism or assassination attempts.
- For Attorney General Bondi and U.S. attorneys throughout the nation as they prosecute federal crimes.
Sources: WJLA, Townhall, Boston Herald
