A New Jersey teacher allegedly threatened President Trump on social media, prompting the Secret Service to launch an investigation.
According to the Secret Service and reports, Fred Wilson, a special education and social studies teacher at Egg Harbor Township High School, allegedly wrote, “I think we are at the moment where assassination is at least a talking point,” on Facebook.
The post first drew criticism after a screenshot of his account was shared on the TikTok X Libs page.
“The U.S. Secret Service is aware of the incident involving comments made online by a teacher in Egg Harbor Township, NJ,” the Secret Service told The Post. “…The Secret Service takes all threats related to our protectees seriously.”
Another of Wilson’s social media posts said, “F-k Trump and F-k You for Voting For Him.”
Trump survived two assassination attempts prior to the November election.
Superintendent Kim Gruccio of Egg Harbor Township Schools confirmed to the Press of Atlantic City that an investigation is underway.
“The district is aware of the social media post shared by one of our high school teachers. We take comments and suggestions of violence very seriously,” Gruccio wrote in an email.
“The district is cooperating with law enforcement and is conducting an investigation; however, as this is a personnel matter under New Jersey law, I cannot comment further at this time.”
Wilson, who deleted his Facebook account after the post became public, did not respond to requests for comment.