Former podcaster arrested for threatening to kill President Trump, officials say

Benjamin Southworth, a 40-year-old former podcaster, was arrested from his Westlake home on Thursday, September 3, 2026. According to officials, the arrest was made on suspicion of threatening to kill President Donald Trump. The law enforcement action follows reports of these threats against the President. Southworth is now in custody as officials process the case regarding the specific threats made toward the head of state, ensuring the security of President Donald Trump is maintained.