A federal grand jury has charged a 33-year-old man, Shannon Mathre, from Toledo, Ohio, with threatening to kill US Vice President JD Vance. According to the Department of Justice, Mathre allegedly stated his intention to track Vance's location and use an M14 assault rifle to kill him. The incident reportedly unfolded during Vice President Vance's visit to Ohio in January, although the specific location of the threat was not disclosed by the authorities.

This incident is not isolated, as Vice President Vance has faced an increasing number of threats to his safety. Earlier in January, he had reported an attempted break-in at his Ohio residence when a man, described as 'crazy', attempted to force entry by smashing windows. Fortunately, Vance and his family were not present at home during this alarming episode.

The arrest was made by agents from the US Secret Service, highlighting their ongoing commitment to protect high-ranking officials. Such threats against public officials raise concerns about security protocols and the growing climate of violence directed at politicians, particularly in the current political atmosphere in the United States.