A San Antonio man’s chilling threat to “not miss” in a plot to assassinate President Trump has reignited national outrage over how brazen anti-Trump extremism is allowed to fester—especially after the left spent years downplaying violent rhetoric when it suited their agenda.
At a Glance
- Texas man Robert Herrera, a convicted felon, arrested for social media threats to assassinate President Trump.
- Threats came days before Trump’s scheduled visit to Texas, near the first anniversary of a 2024 assassination attempt.
- Authorities acted swiftly—charges could carry up to five years in federal prison.
- Incident highlights the rising dangers public officials face and the ongoing abuse of social media for violent threats.
Explicit Threats, Real Consequences: The Arrest in San Antonio
On July 10, 2025, Robert Herrera, a 52-year-old convicted felon, was arrested after he posted direct threats against President Trump on Facebook. His posts included the phrase “I won’t miss,” referencing the near-fatal attempt on Trump’s life in 2024, and were accompanied by an image of Trump flanked by Secret Service agents. Herrera followed up with a photo of an assault rifle and loaded magazines, making his intentions unmistakably clear.
Federal and local law enforcement, already on high alert after the previous year’s assassination attempt, responded rapidly. The arrest occurred just days before Trump’s planned visit to Kerrville, Texas, where he was scheduled to meet with flood victims. Given the timing and explicit nature of the threats, authorities treated the situation with the utmost seriousness, charging Herrera with making threats to assassinate the President and with interstate threatening communications. Each charge carries a potential five-year federal prison sentence.
A Pattern of Escalation After Years of Media Indifference
Herrera’s arrest is not an isolated incident. The 2024 attack, in which Trump was nearly killed and a rally attendee lost their life, set a grim new precedent. The pattern is clear: violent rhetoric and threats against conservatives—especially Trump—have escalated in recent years, often in the toxic echo chambers of social media. Each time, the establishment media hand-wrings and lectures about “tone,” but too often dismisses threats against conservatives as just “passion” or “free speech.”
Law enforcement officials have emphasized that threats of violence, even online, are not protected speech and will be prosecuted. The U.S. Attorney’s Office stressed their “swift, aggressive approach” and praised the San Antonio Police Department for their cooperation. Secret Service and FBI agents highlighted the importance of interagency partnerships and public vigilance, as a citizen’s report of Herrera’s post was key to the arrest. The facts speak for themselves: the system works when people refuse to ignore the warning signs.
Online Platforms and the Consequences of Unchecked Hate
The attack on Trump in 2024 and this latest threat both share a common venue: social media. Facebook, like so many platforms, has become a breeding ground for radicalized rhetoric. While Big Tech is quick to censor conservative voices for so-called “misinformation,” threats against Trump and his supporters have often slipped by, or worse, been rationalized by leftist commentators. This double standard is not just frustrating—it’s dangerous.
The Herrera case is a stark reminder that platforms must do more than virtue-signal about “community standards.” When someone posts a direct threat to shoot the President and follows it up with gun imagery, there should be no hesitation in reporting—and removing—the content. Yet time and again, it’s left up to ordinary Americans to sound the alarm while the coastal elites fret about “over-policing speech.”
Federal Prosecution, Public Safety, and the Limits of Tolerance
Herrera now faces serious charges, and as a convicted felon, could spend years behind bars. The legal process will play out, but the message from authorities is clear: violent threats against public officials will not be tolerated, regardless of political persuasion. The Secret Service has increased security protocols ahead of Trump’s Texas visit, and federal prosecutors are signaling zero tolerance for threats—online or offline.
But the broader debate remains unresolved. The left continues to muddy the waters, conflating hate speech with protected political expression—until, of course, the target is one of their own. For conservatives, the lesson is both sobering and infuriating: stay vigilant, report threats, and demand equal enforcement of the law. The safety of our leaders and the health of our Republic depend on it.
Sources:
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Texas
