University of South Alabama Students Arrested for Threats Against Trump

Three students from the University of South Alabama faced arrest on Friday for alleged threats against President Donald Trump. These threats emerged online prior to Trump’s evening rally at the Mobile campus, according to a source close to the situation, as reported by Fox News.

The Lagniappe Daily detailed that each student faced charges over social media posts made before Trump’s visit. Federal cases were unsealed just hours before Trump took to the stage at the Mitchell Center, a local news outlet confirmed.

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As Trump spoke at the rally held in the Mitchell Center at the University of South Alabama, federal investigators were busy unraveling the online threats. Using emergency disclosure requests and information from university law enforcement, authorities identified the individuals involved, according to FBI affidavits cited by Lagniappe.

One student’s alleged threat appeared under a TikTok post discussing Trump’s campus visit. Another student allegedly posted on X, likening the potential event to the Utah Valley University incident, where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed last year.

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The third student’s comment was a response to a TikTok post about Trump’s appearance. Paul Burch, Mobile County Sheriff, disclosed earlier that his office supported federal authorities in monitoring related social media activities.

The University of South Alabama emphasized that the rally was not sponsored by the university. The Mitchell Center space was rented by the Republican National Committee. The university expressed a clear stance on condemning threats while promoting open dialogue and civic participation. They stressed the line between expressing free speech and engaging in illegal conduct.

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President Trump addressed the audience as planned, marking his return to Mobile 11 years after his 2015 rally. He acknowledged Sheriff Burch and University President Jo Bonner during his speech, recalling the significance of his earlier rally in the city.

For further updates, inquiries were made to the Department of Justice, FBI, Secret Service, and the University of South Alabama by Fox News Digital.

Jasmine Baehr is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital, focusing on politics, military affairs, legal discussions on life and family policies, as well as topics related to faith and culture.