{"id":2654152,"date":"2026-09-03T14:09:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T18:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-arrests-gay-podcaster-and-former-tv-host-for-threatening-to-kill-trump\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T14:14:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T18:14:55","slug":"fbi-arrests-gay-podcaster-and-former-tv-host-for-threatening-to-kill-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-arrests-gay-podcaster-and-former-tv-host-for-threatening-to-kill-trump\/","title":{"rendered":"FBI Arrests Gay Podcaster and Former TV Host for Threatening to Kill Trump"},"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\">26<\/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%2Ffbi-arrests-gay-podcaster-and-former-tv-host-for-threatening-to-kill-trump%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=2654152&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>A California-based podcaster named Azariah Southworth, aged 40, was arrested for threatening the life of President Donald Trump. Southworth,who previously hosted a Christian reality show called \u201cThe Remix\u201d and identified as an advocate for gay rights,posted videos directly calling for Trump&#8217;s assassination and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-army-special-ops-issues-threat-advisory-over-tesla-attacks\/\" title=\"Report: Army Special Ops Issues &#039;Threat Advisory&#039; Over Tesla Attacks\">published personal details<\/a> of Trump&#8217;s lawyer&#8217;s family,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-votes-on-major-security-upgrade-will-fine-members-5k-for-bypassing-metal-detectors\/\" title=\"House Votes On Major Security Upgrade, Will Fine Members K For Bypassing Metal Detectors\">including home addresses<\/a> and phone numbers,accompanied by threatening messages.Federal authorities charged him with threats against the president,cyberstalking,and interstate harassment,which could lead to up to 12 years in prison if convicted. Southworth had been vocal about his desire to kill Trump for months, expressing intentions publicly and privately, and targeting specific individuals connected to the President. Officials emphasized that threats against public officials are serious crimes and will be prosecuted.  <\/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><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A California podcaster who has called for the assassination of President Donald Trump was arrested Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Azariah Southworth, 40, who has called himself an advocate for gay rights, was arrested at his home, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/09\/03\/us-news\/feds-bust-podcaster-azariah-southworth-in-los-angeles-for-allegedly-threatening-to-kill-donald-trump\/?utm_campaign=nypost&#038;utm_medium=social&#038;utm_source=twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a>. Southworth at one time hosted a Christian reality show called \u201cThe Remix.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSouthworth is charged with posting videos calling for President Trump\u2019s assassination, then targeted the family of the President\u2019s personal attorney by publishing their home address and phone numbers, and leaving voics threatening \u2018justice comes to your door,\u2019\u201d First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/USAttyEssayli\/status\/2095509037551100045\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Benjamin Azariah Southworth, 40, of Los Angeles has been indicted by a grand jury on federal charges for threatening to kill President Trump, cyberstalking, and making harassing interstate calls.<\/p>\n<p>Southworth is charged with posting videos calling for President Trump\u2019s\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HSoVmWx36c\">pic.twitter.com\/HSoVmWx36c<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 F.A. United States Attorney Bill Essayli (@USAttyEssayli) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/USAttyEssayli\/status\/2095509037551100045?\">September 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThreats against the President of the United States are federal crimes,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will not tolerate threats of political violence in the United States. My office will prosecute anyone who crosses that line to the fullest extent of the law,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Court papers said Southworth has been spewing threats against Trump for months.<\/p>\n<p>On April 7, a video posted to Southworth\u2019s \u00a0Instagram account showed him saying, \u201cI have been vocal in calling for the execution of Donald Trump.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis government is illegitimate and out of control. It\u2019s time for course correction. Kill Donald Trump,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Southworth also spoke privately about killing Trump.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf I encounter any Trump official in-person, I\u2019m seriously afraid I will end up in Jail,\u201d Southworth texted an associate in January.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut if I could Kill him, I wouldn\u2019t waste the opportunity,\u201d he wrote then.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is zero tolerance for political violence, especially for threats directed at the President,\u201d Essayli said \u00a0\u201cThreatening an elected official with violence is a serious offense, and you will be arrested and charged as Mr. Southworth found out this morning.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Southworth also targeted a lawyer working for Trump.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVisit Trump\u2019s personal lawyer,\u201d Southworth wrote, listing the lawyer\u2019s home address and photos of him and his home.<\/p>\n<p>In the same post, Southworth said, \u201cNo peace for traitors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In February, he posted phone numbers of the lawyer\u2019s son and his immediate family.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDo you want to spice up your love life this Valentine\u2019s Day?\u00a0 Then call one of these numbers and let these people know they are pieces of s***,\u201d Southworth said then,<\/p>\n<p>Amid multiple calls, he told the lawyer and his family, \u201cThere\u2019s going to come a day when justice comes to your door.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Southworth is charged with one count of threats against the president, one count of cyberstalking, and one count of harassing telephone calls in interstate communications.<\/p>\n<p>Southworth could face up to 12 years in prison if he is found guilty on all counts.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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