'SICK!' - Senate Democrat Arrested for Threatening President Trump...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, man running as a Democrat for the U.S. Senate has been arrested on accusations of making threats to kill President Donald Trump and a member of Congress. Raymond Chandler was taken into custody Friday morning by FBI agents in Pittsburgh, along with the United States Secret Service.
Court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania outline the alleged threatening statements authorities say Chandler made. According to the affidavit, Chandler reportedly left an unidentified member of Congress a voicemail on April 18 in which he asked the person to think about how 1,000 people would “pull you out of your house and they slit your throat and they slit your daughter’s throat and they slit everyone’s throat.” The affidavit states he followed that up by saying this must happen because “wealth concentration has gotten so bad in this country.”
The filing also notes that on April 29, Chandler left another voicemail to an unidentified member of Congress, saying, “I want you to put that firearm to the President’s head, and I want you to pull the trigger and I want you to kill him.” He then described President Trump as “a liar among all liars. He’s a great deceiver. He’s the antichrist.”
The congressmember’s representatives eventually reached out to authorities after Chandler’s voicemails became increasingly violent in rhetoric aimed at Trump, members of Congress, and ICE. Just hours before his arrest, Chandler posted a YouTube video as part of his campaign for the U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania. In the video, titled “It’s Time to Tax the Billionaires,” he announced his intention to challenge Senator John Fetterman in the 2028 election.
His campaign website outlines a range of progressive priorities, including taxing billionaires, expanding social programs, regulating Big Tech, and abolishing ICE—positions that are widely discussed within the Democratic Party. The arrest has drawn attention to the broader issue of threats against public officials and the security challenges faced by those in high office.
The incident comes amid heightened concerns about political violence following the recent attempted breach at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, remains in custody facing charges including attempted assassination of the president after allegedly trying to reach the ballroom where Trump was attending the event with Cabinet officials and journalists. Prosecutors have described Allen’s actions as a clear attempt to assassinate the president and target high-ranking administration members.
Federal authorities continue to investigate Chandler’s case. The FBI and Secret Service have not released additional details beyond confirming the arrest. Legal experts note that threats against the president and members of Congress are taken extremely seriously under federal law, often leading to swift protective measures and prosecution.
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The developments reflect ongoing challenges related to political rhetoric, public safety, and the protection of elected officials. Both parties have condemned threats of violence, emphasizing the need for civil discourse in the political process. The case is expected to move through the federal court system in the Western District of Pennsylvania, where Chandler faces potential charges tied to the alleged threats.
As the investigation proceeds, attention remains focused on ensuring the safety of public servants and addressing the root causes of such incidents. The arrest of a candidate in a high-profile Senate race adds another layer to the national conversation about political extremism and accountability. Further updates are anticipated as court proceedings advance and more information becomes available from federal authorities.
