Andrew Stanton, a 38-year-old resident of Kenosha, Wisconsin, has pleaded guilty to threatening to murder a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer who was serving on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. The announcement was made by Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
Stanton admitted guilt to charges under Title 18, United States Code, Sections 115(a)(1)(B) and 115(b)(4). According to court records, he made threats in an attempt to interfere with the officer's official duties and as retaliation for past actions performed by the officer.
On August 29, 2025, Stanton posted a video on TikTok stating: “We’re not getting through to them [politicians] with using our words. That’s never gonna happen. You have to use bullets.” In another video posted the same day, he added superimposed text reading: “I imply the very TRUE statement that a violent state can only be stopped with violence in return. / Also, I think we should be OFFING federal agents / Also, I support ‘terrorism’ by their standard. Anti-imperialist by mine.”
After members of the FBI Task Force tried to interview him, Stanton posted more violent messages on TikTok. On October 4, 2025, he published another video saying: “What the f**k are we even talking about here? If ICE shows up to your neighborhood – I’m sorry, I’m just gonna say it. It’s time to start f**king shooting at them. If they show up to your neighborhood, and I’m talking to you, Border Patrol Officer Joe, it’s time we start shooting at y’all.”
Stanton also posted images showing weapons and body armor alongside further violent statements. His videos reached hundreds of thousands of viewers on TikTok.
Sentencing is set for June 18th, 2026. Stanton could face up to ten years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Benjamin Taibleson.
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