Christopher Moynihan, a Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump, was arrested in NY for threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Christopher Moynihan, a January 6 Capitol rioter pardoned by President Trump on January 20, 2025, was arrested in New York on a felony charge for allegedly threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Authorities say he sent text messages planning to “eliminate” Jeffries during a speech at the Economic Club of New York, calling him a “terrorist” and stating he would kill him “for the future.” The FBI investigated after a tip about his “homicidal ideations” and suspected substance abuse. Jeffries called the threat credible and praised law enforcement response. Moynihan, who had previously served 21 months in prison and was released early due to a Supreme Court ruling, is now held on $10,000 cash or a $30,000 bond, with a court appearance scheduled for October 23.