Reporting by Dennis Byron /Hip Hop Enquirer
ROME, Ga. — A Rome, Georgia man has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison after admitting to making explicit threats to kill Donald J. Trump, according to federal prosecutors.
Jauan Rashun Porter, 30, was sentenced by William M. Ray II, to three years and five months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to one count of transmitting interstate threats. Porter has been in custody since August 8, 2025.
Federal officials said the threats were made during a TikTok livestream on July 26, 2025, focused on President Trump and captioned “Alligator Alcatraz.” During the broadcast, Porter allegedly posted comments stating that the “only way to make America great” was to assassinate the President.
According to court records, Porter went on to make multiple violent statements over the course of several minutes, including claims that he intended to attend a future Trump rally and shoot the President with a rifle. When questioned by the livestream host about potential law enforcement intervention, Porter allegedly stated that he would kill responding federal agents and then take his own life.
“This type of threat is an abhorrent crime that cannot be tolerated,” said Theodore S. Hertzberg. “The Constitution does not protect political violence, and we will continue working with our federal partners to identify and prosecute individuals who make these threats.”
The investigation was led by the United States Secret Service, with assistance from local and state agencies. During searches of Porter’s apartment, authorities recovered pistol ammunition, two pipes, and Tannerite, a commercially available explosive material.
Investigators did not locate a firearm.
Officials also noted Porter’s extensive criminal history. Records show multiple prior felony convictions in Floyd County, including terroristic threats and acts, influencing a witness, and violent conduct while incarcerated. At the time of his arrest, Porter was already on probation for a 2023 conviction involving possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and domestic battery.
“When free speech crosses the line into threats against the President or other protected officials, accountability follows,” said Robert Donovan. “Our mission is to protect our leaders and ensure those who make credible threats are brought to justice.”
Porter pleaded guilty on October 7, 2025. The case was prosecuted in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and involved coordination with the Floyd County Police Department, Floyd County District Attorney’s Office, and the Troup County Sheriff’s Office.
