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May 5, 2026
FAA Contractor Dean DelleChiaie Charged with Threatening President Trump and Conducting Alarming Searches
- Dean DelleChiaie, a 35-year-old FAA contractor, was arrested for threatening to kill President Trump and conducting alarming internet searches, including how to smuggle a gun into a federal facility.
- He emailed a threat to the White House on April 21, stating his intention to 'neutralize/kill' Trump, citing motivations related to political grievances and personal distress.
- DelleChiaie faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted, with a court appearance where he was ordered to be held without bail.
7 Sources
- FAA contractor charged with making threat against TrumpMay 5, 2026 at 4:27 PM · Reuters
- FAA employee in New Hampshire charged with threatening to kill TrumpMay 5, 2026 at 5:39 PM · CNBC
- FAA contractor charged with threatening to kill TrumpMay 5, 2026 at 6:29 PM · Independent
- US aviation worker accused of using work computer to threaten TrumpMay 5, 2026 at 6:46 PM · BBC
- FAA contractor charged with threatening to kill TrumpMay 5, 2026 at 7:56 PM · The Hill
- F.A.A. Employee Charged With Threatening to Kill TrumpMay 5, 2026 at 9:44 PM · NYT
- FAA employee in New Hampshire charged with threatening to kill TrumpMay 6, 2026 at 12:17 AM · NBC