North Dakota Man Enters Guilty Plea for Making Violent Threats Against President Trump

Andrew Walter Sandvik, a 47-year-old North Dakota resident, has pleaded guilty to charges involving violent threats directed at President Donald Trump. Federal court documents confirm that Sandvik admitted to willfully communicating threats to kidnap, harm, and kill the president, as well as taunting the Secret Service agents responsible for his protection. The plea agreement resolves a multi-count indictment that originally included additional charges related to threats against the vice president.

The investigation began in August 2025 after Sandvik published a series of aggressive social media posts, including one claiming he was the president's "biggest threat." Law enforcement officials grew increasingly concerned after discovering posts that suggested the suspect might be constructing an explosive device and targeting other federal officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel. During the legal proceedings, prosecutors highlighted concerns regarding Sandvik's mental stability, noting reports from family members that he claimed to be acting under divine instruction.

Under the terms of the plea deal, federal prosecutors will drop the remaining charges, provided Sandvik adheres to all conditions and appears for his sentencing. While the maximum penalty for the offense is five years in federal prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release, the government has agreed to recommend a sentence at the lower end of the federal guidelines. A date for the sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled.