A Texas man was arrested after allegedly making violent threats against President Trump on Facebook prior to his Kerrville visit.

Federal Agents Respond Swiftly to Threats

Federal authorities arrested Robert Herrera, 52, of San Antonio on Thursday after he allegedly posted violent threats against President Donald Trump on Facebook. The arrest came just before the president traveled to Kerrville, Texas, to provide relief and meet with local officials in communities devastated by recent flooding.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas, Herrera was charged with making threats against the president and interstate threatening communications. The threats appeared in comments beneath a local news outlet’s Facebook post about Trump’s upcoming visit to the Hill Country. Law enforcement has not identified the outlet.

Department of Justice officials allege that Herrera, using the name “Robert Herrer,” commented, “I won’t miss,” beneath a photo of Trump surrounded by Secret Service agents, referencing last year’s assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. In response to another user who wrote, “you won’t get the chance, I promise,” Herrera allegedly replied, “I’ll just come for you,” attaching a photo of himself holding what appeared to be a rifle and loaded magazines.

The social media posts have since been removed. Federal agents quickly tracked down Herrera and arrested him the same day. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison per charge. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Roomberg is prosecuting the case.

Law Enforcement Stresses Importance of Safe Discourse

Special Agent in Charge Aaron Tapp of the FBI’s San Antonio Field Office highlighted the distinction between free speech and threats of violence. “While the FBI fully supports and defends every American’s right to free speech, it is important to understand that threatening violence against any individual is not constitutionally protected speech, it is a federal crime,” Tapp said in a statement.

He urged the public to take threats seriously and thanked the United States Secret Service, San Antonio Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, and U.S. Attorney’s Office for their collaboration. “We urge all members of the public to express their views peacefully and respectfully in a manner consistent with the values that define our nation,” Tapp added.

Special Agent in Charge Brian J. Gibson of the Secret Service San Antonio Field Office echoed these sentiments, noting that threats against protected individuals remain a top priority. “Investigating threats towards individuals under Secret Service protection are treated as our highest priority,” Gibson said, emphasizing the importance of partnerships with other law enforcement agencies.

President Trump and the first lady visited Kerrville Friday to assess the flood damage and meet first responders. Trump pledged that the federal government would provide “whatever relief Texas needs.”

Context: Security Heightened After Previous Assassination Attempt

The arrest comes nearly one year after Trump survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally, when a rooftop gunman fired at him from 150 yards away, grazing Trump’s ear and killing one attendee before the attacker was shot dead by Secret Service agents.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Secret Service, and San Antonio Police did not immediately respond to media requests for further comment. The investigation remains ongoing as officials continue to stress the importance of public safety and lawful expression in political discourse.