US aviation worker accused of using work computer to threaten Trump

May 5, 2026

A 35-year-old Federal Aviation Administration contractor from New Hampshire, Dean DelleChiaie, has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill President Trump and using his work computer to research the plot. Authorities discovered he searched for ways to bring guns into federal facilities and information about families of Vice President Vance and Defense Secretary Hegseth, and he reportedly sent a threatening email to the White House in April. The arrest is part of a recent wave of similar cases, with three other prosecutions for threats against Trump occurring in the past week alone, including charges against former FBI director James Comey.

Who is affected

President Donald Trump
Dean DelleChiaie (the accused)
Vice President JD Vance and his family
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his family
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Former FBI director James Comey
A South Carolina man arrested for threats
A Florida man who pleaded guilty to making threats
Other public officials and members of Congress

What action is being taken

Dean DelleChiaie is being prosecuted and is due to appear in court on Tuesday
The Secret Service and law enforcement are investigating the case
Three other prosecutions for threats against Trump are currently ongoing from the past week
The US Department of Justice is pursuing maximum punishments for those making threats against public officials

Why it matters

This case highlights a concerning trend of increasing threats against public officials, particularly the president, which undermines democratic governance and public safety. The involvement of a government contractor using federal resources to allegedly plan such threats raises serious security concerns about insider threats within government agencies. The wave of recent prosecutions demonstrates both the prevalence of this problem and the government's commitment to aggressively prosecuting such cases with maximum penalties to deter future incidents.

What's next

Dean DelleChiaie is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday and faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine if found guilty.

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