The US Secret Service has officially addressed a worrisome viral video widely spread on social media, which seems to depict a male making a direct threat against President Donald Trump.

The event happens at a time when there is growing national concern regarding political violence, especially in light of the recent high-profile murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Viral Threat Alarms Public

Add Zee News as a Preferred Source

The incendiary video, posted on X by account holder Shane Ginsberg (@shaneyyricch), sees an unknown individual utter, "We already murdered his friend, the next one is Donald Trump." The "his friend" reference is generally understood to be an allusion to Charlie Kirk's demise.

The clip went viral in a matter of moments, with more than 1.2 million views on

See Full Page