Aliakbar Mohammad Amin, 24, sent a series of threatening texts from March 29 to April 1, according to acting U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. Amin was arrested and charged on April 11.
Amin allegedly told Gabbard that she and her “family are going to die soon” and “I will personally do the job if necessary.” In another message, he said Gabbard was “living on borrowed time.”
“The home you two own … is a legitimate target and will be hit at a time and place of our choosing,” he allegedly said, referring to Gabbard and her husband’s home.
“Prepare to die, you, Tulsi, and everyone you hold dear. America will burn,” he said.
Some of the texts were sent to the personal phone of Gabbard’s husband, Abraham Williams, according to the court filing viewed by NBC News. One of Amin’s texts to Williams referred to Russia.
“Tell your wife to always be on her best behavior and not to disobey Mr. Vladimir Putin’s orders. We are friendly bears [Russian Flag + Bear emoji]. But we can also be angry bears [Russian flag + bear emoji],” Amin said.
Gabbard thanked the U.S. Marshals Service and FBI for ensuring her safety in an X post after Amin was arrested.
“Thank you @FBI, @USMarshalsHQ, and local law enforcement for your service and dedication in apprehending this radicalized, dangerous criminal who repeatedly threatened the lives of me, my family, and @realDonaldTrump. Thank you for your tireless work every day keeping the American people safe,” she said.
In a statement, Moultrie pledged to act against violent threats sent to public officials.
“Threatening to harm public officials is a criminal act that cannot be excused as political discourse,” he said. “Our Office, in coordination with our law enforcement partners, will vigorously prosecute individuals who commit these acts of violence.”
Paul Brown, special agent in charge of FBI Atlanta, warned others against sending similar threats.
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“The FBI sees all threatening communications as a serious federal offense. We will employ every investigative tool and resource available to identify those responsible and ensure they are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” he said. “Let this arrest serve as a clear warning: if you engage in this kind of criminal behavior, you will be caught, and you will go to prison.”
The DOJ said the prosecution was part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide law enforcement initiative to combat violent crime, illegal immigration, and transnational criminal organizations.
