Wilmington man indicted for allegedly threatening President Trump on social media

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of threatening President Donald J. Trump, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

Christopher James Hill, 32, of Wilmington, is accused of posting messages on Facebook that contained threats to kill and injure the President between Oct. 3, 2025, and Oct. 13, 2025.

According to the indictment, the posts were made publicly on Facebook.com and included statements that prosecutors allege constituted threats against the President of the United States.

If convicted, Hill faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

The announcement was made by W. Ellis Boyle, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina. The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Secret Service.

Authorities emphasized that the charges are allegations. Hill is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.