Man arrested for threats to kill Erika Kirk ahead of Turning Point USA event in San Antonio, affidavit says
Jacob Wenske faces two felony terroristic threat charges after alleged online posts and an email that included bombing threats, police said.
- On Thursday, San Antonio authorities arrested Jacob Wenske, 26, on two felony terroristic threat charges after he allegedly targeted Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk ahead of her summit appearance next week. Court records set his bond at $120,000.
- Investigators traced explicit threats to Wenske across multiple public threads, including a Facebook post where he wrote, "I know exactly where to bomb," and an email stating, "Death to Erika Kirk and every single speaker there!! America will live on without those scum on this earth."
- Wenske faces two felony charges for terroristic threats causing public fear. Authorities noted his previous employment as a valet, interpreting his online comment about being "the valet for her escort" as evidence of targeted surveillance and interest in the event's entry points.
- TPUSA stated, "We refuse to let threats silence us," while the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter implemented enhanced, multi-layered security measures. The organization confirmed that safety for 2,500+ attendees remains the top priority.
- Kirk assumed leadership of TPUSA after the death of her husband, Charlie Kirk, last year and previously canceled a Georgia appearance due to "very serious threats." This incident marks another security challenge for the organization amid ongoing threats against its leadership.
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