{"id":2608014,"date":"2026-05-28T17:54:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T21:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-arrested-for-threat-against-erika-kirk-and-every-christian-nationalist\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T17:56:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T21:56:36","slug":"man-arrested-for-threat-against-erika-kirk-and-every-christian-nationalist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-arrested-for-threat-against-erika-kirk-and-every-christian-nationalist\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Arrested for Threat Against Erika Kirk and &#8216;Every Christian Nationalist&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fman-arrested-for-threat-against-erika-kirk-and-every-christian-nationalist%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2608014&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Erika Kirk,CEO of Turning Point USA and widow of Charlie Kirk,was teh subject of an alleged plan to kill her,according to a report cited by KSAT-TV. Authorities said they arrested 26-year-old Jacob Wenske and charged him with felony counts of making terroristic threats meant to cause <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/theyre-dressed-like-you-and-me-in-kyiv-home-to-large-russian-minority-volunteers-hunt-saboteurs\/\" title=\"&#039;They&#039;re Dressed Like You and Me&#039; \u2013 In Kyiv, Home to Large Russian Minority, Volunteers Hunt &#039;Saboteurs&#039;\">public fear<\/a>. The allegations stem from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-this-average-american-is-voting-for-donald-trump\/\" title=\"Why This Average American Is Voting for Donald Trump\">social media posts<\/a> in which Wenske reportedly threatened to kill Kirk and people attending Turning Point USA\u2019s Women\u2019s Leadership summit, and he also made statements about bombing the event.<\/p>\n<p>The Women\u2019s Leadership Summit is scheduled to run June 5-7 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter. After the arrest, Turning Point USA said it takes threats seriously, is coordinating with law enforcement, and that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-store-adds-barriers-to-combat-recent-wave-of-smash-and-grab-thefts\/\" title=\"California Store Adds Barriers to Combat Recent Wave of Smash-and-Grab Thefts\">enhanced security measures<\/a> will remain in place, insisting the event will proceed.<\/p>\n<p>The article also notes that Kirk has faced threats before, including incidents connected to major political events, and references prior violence involving her husband.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA CEO and widow of Charlie Kirk, has experienced her  of violence, real or threatened.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/ksat-investigates\/2026\/05\/28\/man-arrested-for-threats-to-kill-erika-kirk-ahead-of-turning-point-usa-event-in-san-antonio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KSAT-TV<\/a> in San Antonio, authorities have arrested 26-year-old Jacob Wenske and charged him with two felony counts of making a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >terroristic threat causing public fear<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In an April <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dominion-rep-who-scanned-ballots-in-georgia-county-where-thousands-of-trump-votes-were-uncounted-also-worked-for-kamala-harris\/\" title=\"Dominion Rep Who Scanned Ballots in Georgia County Where Thousands of Trump Votes Were Uncounted Also Worked for Kamala Harris\">social media post<\/a>, Wenske allegedly threatened to kill Kirk and \u201cevery Christian nationalist\u201d who attended her event.<\/p>\n<p>The event in question, Turning Point USA\u2019s three-day Women\u2019s Leadership Summit, will take place June 5-7 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk.<\/p>\n<p>Wenske allegedly targeted the event.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI know exactly where to bomb,\u201d he said in a social media post, per his arrest warrant. Then, in a separate post, he added that he \u201ccan\u2019t wait to be the valet for her escort.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the warrant alleged that Wenske issued a threat from an  account registered to him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDeath to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/lightning-strikes-feet-protesters-opposing-erika-kirk-speech-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Erika Kirk<\/a> and every single speaker there!! America will live on without those scum on this earth. Every Christian nationalist shall perish in the bombing that will take place at every single Turning Point rally and event,\u201d the suspect wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday on the social media platform X, Turning Point USA responded to the arrest.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTurning Point USA takes all threats seriously and we work closely with law enforcement at all levels to respond to and resolve any threats. We are grateful to the San Antonio Police Department and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/breaking-fbi-hunting-suspect-jumped-off-balcony-amid-major-minnesota-fraud-bust\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FBI<\/a> for their rapid response and arrest of the individual making these threats,\u201d the organization wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Then, the organization insisted that the show will go on.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe safety of our attendees, speakers, and staff is always our top priority. All TPUSA events include enhanced, multi-layered security measures that are enforced by both private security and local police. We refuse to let threats silence us. We look forward to a successful and inspiring gathering June 5\u20137 in San Antonio for 2,500+ ladies attending the Women\u2019s Leadership Summit!\u201d the post concluded.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Turning Point USA takes all threats seriously and we work closely with law enforcement at all levels to respond to and resolve any threats.<\/p>\n<p>We are grateful to the San Antonio Police Department and the FBI for their rapid response and arrest of the individual making these\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Turning Point USA (@TPUSA) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TPUSA\/status\/2060055230201626702?\">May 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Kirk, of course, has dealt with death threats very recently.<\/p>\n<p>Last month, for instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/john-fetterman-made-emotional-apology-erika-kirk-white-house-correspondents-dinner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kirk<\/a> was present at the White House Correspondents\u2019 Dinner when a gunman tried to assassinate President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, earlier in April, citing security concerns, she pulled out of a scheduled event with Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/left-wing-mob-violent-threats-force-erika-kirk-miss-tpusa-event-jd-vance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.D. Vance<\/a>. 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