A Georgia man faces federal charges after sending violent threats to DNI Tulsi Gabbard, marking a disturbing trend of increasing intimidation against public officials.
Quick Takes
- Aliakbar Mohammad Amin, 25, was arrested for sending explicit death threats to Tulsi Gabbard and her family
- Threats included text messages stating “You and your family are going to die soon” and social media posts featuring firearms
- Amin also sent threatening communications to former President Trump and the White House
- Federal agents found a firearm during a search of Amin’s residence
- Law enforcement officials warn this case represents a stern message that threats against public figures will be prosecuted to the fullest extent
Escalating Threats Against National Intelligence Director
The Department of Justice announced the arrest of 25-year-old Aliakbar Mohammad Amin from Lilburn, Georgia, for making explicit death threats against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and her family. Charged with “transmitting interstate threats to injure” under Title 18, United States Code, Section 875(c), Amin allegedly sent a series of menacing text messages between March 29 and April 1. The communications contained alarming statements including “You and your family are going to die soon” and “I will personally do the job if necessary,” directly targeting the former congresswoman who represented Hawaii before her recent appointment.
Federal agents conducted a search of Amin’s residence, where they discovered a firearm, elevating concerns about his ability and potential intent to follow through on his threats. Court documents reveal that Amin’s threatening behavior extended beyond text messages to social media, where he posted photos with firearms directed at images of Gabbard and her husband. Following his arrest, Amin made his initial court appearance and remains in custody pending trial, facing serious federal charges that could result in significant prison time.
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Part of a Broader Pattern of Political Intimidation
The investigation uncovered that Gabbard wasn’t Amin’s only target. According to court documents, he also sent threatening communications to former President Trump and the White House, placing this case within a troubling pattern of increasing threats against political figures across party lines. In recent years, similar cases have targeted U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, Republican Senator Timothy Scott, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, among others, highlighting a growing national security concern about violent political intimidation.
“Threatening to harm public officials is a criminal act that cannot be excused as political discourse. Our Office, in coordination with our law enforcement partners, will vigorously prosecute individuals who commit these acts of violence.” – Source
Gabbard, who served Hawaii’s second congressional district from 2013 to 2021 before switching to the Republican Party in 2024, has expressed gratitude to the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, and local law enforcement for their swift action in apprehending Amin. The case highlights the personal risks faced by public officials in today’s increasingly polarized political climate, where verbal attacks can quickly escalate to threats of physical violence requiring intervention from federal authorities.
Tulsi Gabbard is continuously receiving death threats by Islamic terrorists Georgia resident Ali akbar Mohammad Amin was arrested transmitting interstate threats to hurt @TulsiGabbard and her family DoJ has No how Amin acquired Williams' cell number. https://t.co/8N6nKosvDT
— Tulsi For President🌺 (@TulsiPotus) April 15, 2025
Law Enforcement’s Strong Response
FBI officials have emphasized the seriousness with which they approach all threatening communications against public officials. The Atlanta Field Office, which is leading this investigation, has made it clear that such behavior constitutes a serious federal offense that will be met with the full force of law enforcement resources. The case represents the coordinated efforts of multiple agencies working together to protect public servants from violent threats while sending a deterrent message to others who might consider similar actions.
“The FBI sees all threatening communications as a serious federal offense. We will employ every investigative tool and resource available to identify those responsible and ensure they are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Let this arrest serve as a clear warning: if you engage in this kind of criminal behavior, you will be caught and you will go to prison.” – Source
As political discourse in America becomes increasingly heated, law enforcement agencies are devoting more resources to monitoring and addressing threats against elected officials and government appointees. The Justice Department has signaled that threats targeting public servants represent a direct challenge to democratic institutions and will be treated as serious crimes rather than protected speech. Amin’s case serves as a stark reminder of the legal boundaries surrounding political expression and the consequences that await those who cross the line into criminal intimidation.
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- Georgia man arrested over alleged threats to kill Tulsi Gabbard
- Georgia man charged after threatening Tulsi Gabbard, her family, DOJ says
