A former teaching assistant recently fired by Illinois State University has been charged with allegedly making threats against President Trump, the Justice Department announced.
“An El Paso, Illinois, man, Derek Lopez, 27, has been charged in federal court with making threats against President Donald J. Trump. Lopez was arrested on October 28, 2025. Preliminary and detention hearings are scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2025, at 2 p.m. at the federal courthouse in Peoria, Illinois,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Central District of Illinois stated.
“The arrest follows a month-long investigation coordinated with the above agencies, which also included the Illinois State University Police Department, regarding Lopez’s online and in-person activities,” according to an FBI memo obtained by Fox News Digital.
“Lopez is alleged to have recently
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