A 32-year-old man from Binghamton, New York, has been charged in federal court after authorities said he posted online threats against US President Donald Trump, immigration officials and administration supporters.Jeffrey Scott Hamm Jr. appeared in federal court in Binghamton on February 27 for a preliminary hearing on charges of making threats to the president and federal agents using interstate communications.According to the criminal complaint, Hamm posted several comments on YouTube during January 2026 in which he allegedly threatened violence against the president, unspecified Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, and individuals supporting the president.
“The defendant used interstate communications to threaten President Trump, ICE agents, and others with violence,” officials said. “This office, in cooperation with the FBI, will quickly and aggressively pursue anyone who makes such threats. The defendant had better save his breath; now he will have plenty of time to ponder his words as he faces the consequences in federal court.”
Such threats will not be tolerated, and anyone who ignores this warning will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”FBI officials also warned that online threats will be investigated and prosecuted.“Mr. Hamm tried to hide behind the keyboard, but this arrest should prove that if you make serious threats of violence online, the FBI will find you and hold you accountable. Threats of violence against the President, government officials, law enforcement officials, or any member of our community are illegal and will not be tolerated,” Special Agent in Charge Trimaroli said.Hamm was ordered to remain in custody while the case continues.The charge carries a potential maximum penalty of five years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and supervised release for up to three years, authorities said.
