This week, the Secret Service acted swiftly in Nebraska, addressing a left-leaning activist who allegedly made a threatening remark about White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt on X.
On Friday, an agent arrived at Jamie Bonkiewicz’s home. She had posted just a day earlier, stating, “When Caroline Leavitt gets what she deserves, I hope it’s on TV.”
Bonkiewicz recorded a video of her conversation with the officer on her porch and later shared it on her X account. In this video, she denied having any intentions to harm Leavitt, expressing instead that she wanted to “see her trial.”
The officer, who was not named and had a beard, seemed to offer a bit of clarification. He mentioned, “I don’t want to feel any ill will towards these people,” while inquiring whether Bonkiewicz and her associates planned to participate in a demonstration or if they had weapons at home.
When he asked about “crossing the line,” the agent elaborated that “direct” threats—like saying one would kill the president—were definitely not protected under free speech.
He mentioned that he would be referring these matters to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
“A statement like this, a veiled threat… I mean, it doesn’t really matter because we know you didn’t intend anything by it,” he remarked.
Bonkiewicz insisted, “I didn’t say anything about killing people.”
When pressed again, she likened her sentiments to the Nuremberg trials, suggesting she wanted to witness trials, as public as possible.
“I want to see them all tried, like the Nuremberg trials. It should be on TV so I can watch it,” she explained.
In a later post, she stressed that her remarks were not threatening and didn’t call for anyone’s immediate execution.
The Secret Service was contacted for a comment regarding their visit, but attempts to reach Bonkiewicz were also made. No responses were received from the White House or Leavitt.
Bonkiewicz’s post about the incident gained significant traction online, racking up two million impressions. She expressed frustration, claiming, “The Secret Service came to my door today because of a tweet. No threats, no violence. Just words. That’s where we are right now.”
That didn’t go unchallenged. One user responded, “You threatened Press Secretary Leavitt’s life. You should apologize for inciting violence, instead of defending your vile words. Shame on you.”
This incident reflects the heightened vigilance within the Secret Service, which has faced criticism lately for security shortcomings related to President Trump.
The visit occurs amid growing calls to enhance security for Trump and his associates, especially after security was relaxed following two assassination attempts and recent protests in Washington D.C. where demonstrators disrupted the president’s luncheon.
Leavitt, who is 28 and has a young son, has been a prominent figure within the White House, often seen alongside Trump during briefings and public engagements. The Secret Service has previously been scrutinized for not preventing incidents, like when protesters confronted the president at a restaurant near the White House.
As Tom Fitton of Judicial Watch stated, “He was almost killed twice, probably under Secret Service protection, and then they took him to a potentially dangerous ambush site.”
