A Texas man is in federal custody after allegedly making a direct online threat to assassinate President Donald Trump ahead of his visit to the flood-ravaged communities of Kerr County. The suspect, Robert Herrera, 52, from San Antonio, is accused of posting violent and graphic content to Facebook, including an image of an assault rifle and loaded magazines alongside a message that read, “I won’t miss.”

Herrera’s threats came just days after Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania, where a bullet missed the former president by inches. That close call has put law enforcement agencies on high alert—particularly as Trump continues to make public appearances around the country in the lead-up to the 2026 midterms.

According to court documents released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas, Herrera made the threats in the comments section of a news article announcing Trump’s visit to the Texas flood disaster zone. In one alarming post, he responded to a warning from another commenter—“You won’t get the chance, I promise”—by replying, “I’ll just come for you,” and uploading a photo of weapons.

Federal authorities took no chances. The FBI, U.S. Secret Service, and San Antonio Police Department coordinated swiftly to arrest Herrera on Thursday evening. He now faces two serious charges: making threats against the president and transmitting interstate threats, each of which carries a potential sentence of five years in prison.

While Herrera has not yet entered a plea, his arrest highlights the escalating tensions and political violence that continue to swirl around President Trump’s return to power. The Secret Service has reportedly expanded its security posture following the Butler rally attack, in which a sniper shot and killed a nearby spectator and injured two others before being neutralized.

Officials emphasized that they are investigating all threats with increased urgency, particularly given the inflammatory rhetoric circulating on social media platforms. The arrest comes amid national concern over violent political discourse and renewed efforts to tighten digital surveillance of potential threats.

Meanwhile, Texas continues to reel from the historic floods that have claimed the lives of 121 people and left another 160 missing. President Trump’s visit to the affected region is part of a larger emergency response initiative, with federal teams deployed to assist in rescue and recovery efforts.

Some left-wing voices have attempted to politicize the disaster, blaming Trump’s previous budget cuts for the lack of infrastructure resilience. But administration officials have pushed back sharply, calling those accusations baseless and opportunistic.

This latest threat against Trump underscores a growing security challenge for his administration and law enforcement alike. With passions running high and the political climate growing more volatile by the day, the president’s safety—and that of other high-profile figures—remains a paramount concern.

For now, Robert Herrera awaits a court date, and federal authorities are reminding the public that online threats, even in comment sections, will not be taken lightly.