Alabama Woman Charged with Threatening President Trump on Social Media

A Lauderdale County woman has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly making violent threats against President Trump through social media, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced. Megan Lorraine Utz, 36, from Courtland, Alabama, faces charges of threats against the President of the United States and interstate transmission of threatening communication.

According to the indictment filed in U. S. District Court, Utz allegedly posted a threatening message on Facebook on October 5, 2026.

The post was related to President Trump's planned attendance at the Alabama vs. Georgia football game in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on October 10, 2026. The post reportedly stated, "I’ll put a bullet through him if he dares."

The following day, on October 6, 2026, FBI agents, Secret Service agents, and the Florence Police Department located Utz in Florence, Alabama. She was arrested by the Florence Police Department under an active misdemeanor warrant for Harassing Communications issued by the Guin Police Department.

Law Enforcement Collaboration

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U. S. Attorneys John M.

Hundscheid and Gregory R. Dimler. It involves cooperation between multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, U.

S. Secret Service, Florence Police Department, and Guin Police Department.

U. S. Attorney Phillip W.

Williams Jr. emphasized the seriousness with which threats of violence are treated, stating, "Threats of violence are taken seriously, and we are committed to protecting the safety of our nation’s leaders." He commended the swift action of law enforcement partners in identifying and apprehending Utz.

David R. Fitzgibbons, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Birmingham, reiterated the importance of addressing threats, noting that while individuals have the right to express their views, threats against others become a federal matter. "We appreciate the cooperation of our law enforcement partners in bringing this case forward," he said.

Patrick Glaze, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service, also highlighted the collaboration between agencies to investigate threats and ensure safety.

Legal Proceedings

The indictment follows a federal complaint where Utz was initially arrested for the same conduct. A federal criminal complaint is a preliminary charge filed by a prosecutor and a law enforcement officer seeking an arrest warrant. After the complaint, a federal grand jury considers the evidence and, if it finds probable cause, issues an indictment on the formal felony charge.

It is important to note that both a complaint and an indictment are merely allegations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.