Oregon Man Jailed Again After New Threats Toward President, Court Told

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News (1 / 1) 24.03.2026 08:34 / Peter

A Portland-area man who previously faced federal charges over threats toward the president has been returned to custody after fresh threatening messages and calls emerged. Read on to discover the full story!

New arrest and background

Diedrich Holgate, 47, was taken back to jail on new charges after being released to a Portland halfway house on January 21. He had been convicted and sentenced last year for making multiple threats to the president during 2024, authorities say.

What officials say he did

Prosecutors say Holgate made social media posts, direct messages to the White House and calls to the U.S. Secret Service. During a June 2024 call to the Secret Service's Washington Field Office, he told agents, "The president is going to die," and reportedly added, "I have the right to kill the president. I don't care if it is Trump or Biden."