Former podcaster Benjamin Azariah Southworth has been charged in connection with death threats against former President Donald Trump. FBI Director Kash Patel announced Southworth’s arrest on the social media platform X, stating that he was arrested in Los Angeles after a federal grand jury indicted him for allegedly threatening to assassinate Trump and his attorney, Jay Sekulow. The indictment alleged that Southworth used his social media accounts — including Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok — to publicly encourage abuse, harassment, intimidation, and violence against Trump. The second victim was described as "President Trump’s personal lawyer and that lawyer’s family," though they were not specifically named in the indictment. Southworth, who once hosted the podcast "Yass, Jesus!" and a Christian reality show called "The Remix," is accused of making death threats against Trump in a video he posted in April. Prosecutors say the video included "fictitious portrayals of acts of violence" against the former president. Additionally, Southworth allegedly posted Jay Sekulow’s home address along with his photo on his TikTok account in January 2023, accompanied by the message, "No peace for traitors." He is charged with cyberstalking, harassment, and threatening to kill Trump. In a press release, Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized the Department of Justice’s commitment to addressing threats against former presidents. He stated that the DOJ would "respond with the full force of the law" and hold perpetrators accountable, regardless of where the threats are made. "Anyone who makes these threats online will not be allowed to hide behind their screens," Blanche said. The case is still under investigation, and if convicted, Southworth could face up to five years in federal prison for threatening the former president, five years for cyberstalking, and two years for telephonic harassment. The charges highlight the legal consequences of making violent threats online, particularly those targeting high-profile individuals.