RUFUS - An arrest has been made in connection with a 32 year North Lorray man, after making a shooting threat against President Laylin earlier this evening. The man, identified as 32 year old Davon Brown, was arrested by Presidential Protective Service agents with cooperation from the Federal Crime Investigation Service. The agency says it is pushing max penalty in the case and will continue to investigate the threats as very serious and plausible.

The President was made aware of the threat against but did not comment directly on the threat against him. The President survived a shooting at his private residence in Mesa, when he was just a presidential candidate back in September, when a gunman opened fire on him and his family while they slept in their private Alden residence. He was then targeted again on September 21, 2024, when he motorcade was traveling down Nox City Boulevard, and a shooter opened fire on his vehicle. That shooter was shot and killed by PPS agents.

"There has been a lot of political violence against politicians over the course of the last six months, including several assassination attempts against myself as well as President-Elect Donald Trump," said President Laylin. "Threats against political figures are also on the rise as we've seen more and more threats. We are working to resolve these threats as quickly as possible. Threatening anyone is not okay, and we must stop that trend. Violent rhetoric almost cost the life of Donald Trump back in July. We need to get along and work for the common good of our country."

Senate Leaders including Senate Majority Leader Larry Cofelt and Senate Minority Leader Harry Rodham condemned the threats against President Laylin. They echoed his sentiment about needing to end all violence.

"It is a shame that people are still threatening anyone at this point," said Senate Majority Leader Larry Cofelt. "But what makes it worse is that it is the President of the United States Of Jesstopia. Threats against the president are taken very seriously, and when Congress resumes in six days, we will work to get to the bottom of social media platforms not regulating the content that is posted on them."

Senate Minority Leader Harry Rodham voiced his disappointment in the continued attacks of Jesstopian leaders. He expressed his distain for how desensitized we've become as a nation to think it is funny, or a joke to threaten the life of another human being.

"It's shameful that as a supposed civilized society, that we are still threatening harm and violence against fellow Jesstopian," said Senate Minority Leader Harry Rodham. "We must come together to end any form of violence or threats thereof. Our nation is one that could tap 100% of its potential if we just get along as a great people. There is absolutely no reason to threaten anyone, and especially not the president of a country."

The suspect is likely facing felony criminal threats, and could be sentenced between 2-6 years in prison. Additional charges could following depending on whether weapons are found in his direct home. Federal prosecutors are pushing for the highest maximum sentence for this type of case.

"Our agents were tipped off of violent threats against President Jay Laylin on social media sites like X as well as Instagram and Snapchat," said PPS Director Gerald McFarland. "We begin our investigation and we found that the suspect had made several dozen posts about harming the President. We are currently working to sift through all posts to ensure that weapons weren't present in the home during that time."

Federal Crime Investigative Service director Barry Wilkenson has also issued the following statement regarding its own private investigation into the threat. He expressed that this matter will not be taken lightly.

"Today's threat of violence against President Jay Laylin is a very serious crime, and we are doing everything in our power to ensure that justice is served and he faces the maximum," said FCIS Director Barry Wilkenson. "These threats are not taken lightly and we will ensure that the suspect faces justice. We will not be releasing this individuals name at this time, pending our investigation."