Chilling Searches To Chilling Email: FAA Contractor Indicted For Threatening President Trump

On May 5, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for New Hampshire confirmed the arrest of Dean DelleChiaie. The FAA contractor was indicted for interstate communication of a threat against the President after months of suspicious online activity flagged by federal investigators.

Background And Allegations

Court documents reveal that in January 2026, DelleChiaie used his FAA-issued computer to search for “how to get a gun into a federal facility,” “previous assassination attempts,” and “I am going to kill Donald John Trump.” He also looked up personal details of Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s families. When he asked FAA’s IT department to delete his search history, authorities were alerted.

The Threat Email

On April 21, 2026, DelleChiaie allegedly sent an email to the White House stating:

“I, Dean DelleChiaie, am going neutralize/kill you – Donald John Trump – because you decided to kill kids – and say that it was War – when in reality – it is terrorism.” 

Investigation And Arrest

The Secret Service interviewed him in February, during which he admitted to conducting the searches and owning three firearms. He was arrested on May 4, 2026, and appeared in federal court the following day. Prosecutors argue he poses a danger to the community despite having no prior criminal record.

Key Highlights

•⁠  ⁠Dean DelleChiaie, 35, FAA contractor from Nashua, NH

•⁠  ⁠Conducted assassination-related searches on government computer in January 2026

•⁠  ⁠Sent threatening email to White House on April 21, 2026

•⁠  ⁠Admitted to owning three firearms during Secret Service interview

•⁠  ⁠Charged with interstate communication of a threat; faces up to 5 years in prison and $250,000 fine

Sources: U.S. Department of Justice, Hindustan Times, Fox News, NBC News, CBS News, WHDH 7News