A northwest Georgia man who issued violent threats against President Donald Trump during a social media livestream will spend more than three years in federal prison, according to federal prosecutors.
Jauan Rashun Porter, a resident of Rome, Georgia, was sentenced to three years and five months behind bars after pleading guilty to transmitting interstate threats. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge William M. Ray II and will be followed by three years of supervised release.
Federal officials said Porter made a series of alarming statements during a TikTok livestream in July 2025, in which he threatened to assassinate the president and warned that he would also harm federal agents if they attempted to contact him at his residence. Prosecutors described the threats as explicit and detailed, including references to using a rifle to target the president during a public appearance.
Law enforcement arrested Porter in August 2025 following an investigation involving the U.S. Secret Service, Floyd County Police Department, and Georgia probation officers. During a search of his home, authorities reported finding pipes, pistol ammunition, and Tannerite, an explosive target compound commonly used for firearms practice. Investigators did not locate a firearm during the search.
At the time of his arrest, Porter was already on probation related to previous convictions that included domestic violence and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. His criminal history also included two convictions for terroristic threats and acts, as well as an unlawful act of violence committed within a penal institution.
Porter ultimately pleaded guilty in October 2025 to one federal count tied to the threats made across state lines through social media.
U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg emphasized the seriousness of the offense, stating that threats of political violence against the president or federal officials will be aggressively prosecuted. Federal authorities reiterated that such conduct falls outside constitutional protections and presents a direct threat to public safety.
Officials said the case reflects ongoing coordination among federal and local law enforcement agencies to identify individuals who make credible threats against elected leaders or government personnel.
