North Dakota Man Charged After Threatening to Kill Trump and Vowing Officers Would ‘Die an Angel’s Death’
FARGO, ND – A North Dakota man is facing federal charges after allegedly threatening to kill former President Donald Trump and posting a series of disturbing online messages that included statements like “Can you feel my footsteps coming?”
According to court documents reviewed by federal investigators, Andrew Walter Sandvik has been charged with influencing a federal official by threat following multiple online posts directed at Trump, federal agents, and law enforcement officers.
The Investigation and Online Threats
An FBI affidavit states that on September 4, a Fargo police detective alerted federal authorities after discovering a string of violent social media posts linked to Sandvik. The posts reportedly targeted Trump, law enforcement, and intelligence officials.
The online messages included one in which Sandvik warned,
“Secret Service it is no secret I am your biggest threat you better get here fast.”
Other posts called out multiple agencies, saying, “FBI, CIA, foreign intelligence services — come get me!”
Investigators said Sandvik’s profile featured a photo of a man resembling him wearing a beanie hat. One witness who knew Sandvik personally confirmed his identity and directed authorities to the camper on his mother’s property, where he was living at the time.
Disturbing Content Directed at Trump and Officials
Federal prosecutors say Sandvik published multiple threats aimed specifically at Donald Trump, writing,
“Trump, Can You Feel My Footsteps Coming? Death is now marching towards the failed and weak Donald Trump!”
He also allegedly targeted FBI Director Kash Patel, posting, “Patel, I’M WAITING FOR YOU.”
Authorities said a website financially tied to Sandvik contained even more violent rhetoric, including a message warning law enforcement and military personnel to “stay home” and another declaring,
“You will die an angel’s death if you attempt to protect Donald Trump.”
Investigators also found posts referencing the construction of explosives, though no active devices were discovered at his residence.
Confrontation and Arrest
On September 17, officers visited Sandvik’s property, where they found cinder blocks and bottles filled with liquid near his camper. While no wiring was visible, agents noted concerns about the potential for weapon-making materials.
Further interviews with witnesses revealed that Sandvik had painted Airsoft guns black to appear realistic, allegedly to intimidate or provoke law enforcement.
After confirming his authorship of the posts and gathering online evidence linking him to the website containing violent threats, Sandvik was arrested and taken into federal custody.
Court Proceedings
Federal authorities said Sandvik was scheduled to make his initial court appearance on Friday in connection with the charge of threatening a federal official. The charge carries serious penalties, including potential prison time if convicted.
Prosecutors emphasized that Sandvik’s online rhetoric represented a credible threat to public safety and to those tasked with protecting the former president.
The case underscores the growing concern among federal authorities about violent political rhetoric and online extremism directed at public figures. Officials say investigations into online threats will continue, especially those involving current or former U.S. presidents.
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