A 25-year-old Georgia man is now in custody after allegedly making violent threats against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and her family. Federal and local law enforcement confirm that Aliakbar Mohammad Amin is arrested on Friday in Gwinnett County and charged with transmitting interstate threats, a serious federal offense.
Authorities say Amin sent multiple threatening text messages indicating that Gabbard and her family “would die soon.” These communications are reportedly part of a broader pattern of harassing behavior that includes alarming posts made on various social media platforms. Investigators describe the messages as direct, graphic, and deeply disturbing, prompting immediate action to protect Gabbard and assess the credibility of the threats.
According to the criminal complaint, Amin’s threats were not idle remarks. He is accused of repeatedly using digital platforms to spread violent rhetoric directed at the former Hawaii congresswoman and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, who currently serves as the nation’s Director of National Intelligence—a post that places her at the center of national security operations.
Federal prosecutors allege that Amin’s messages reflect a clear intent to incite fear and potentially inspire or carry out violence. The threats reportedly escalated in recent weeks, prompting an investigation by federal agents in coordination with local law enforcement in Georgia. Authorities have not disclosed a specific motive behind the threats, but investigators are now reviewing Amin’s digital footprint and prior activity.
At the time of arrest, Amin did not resist, but authorities are conducting a mental health evaluation as part of the legal process. He is being held without bond as the investigation continues.
Tulsi Gabbard has not publicly commented on the arrest, but a spokesperson from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence confirms that she has been briefed and that proper security protocols remain in place. The ODNI also issued a statement emphasizing that threats against public officials—regardless of political affiliation—are taken seriously and pursued with the full force of the law.
This incident highlights a growing national concern over threats and harassment targeting government officials and public servants. In recent years, law enforcement agencies have reported a sharp increase in politically motivated threats, particularly via social media and digital communications. These cases raise difficult questions about the intersection of free speech, online radicalization, and public safety.
Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman known for her independent political positions and military service, was appointed as Director of National Intelligence earlier this year. Her selection drew both praise and criticism across the political spectrum, and she has since been a vocal advocate for intelligence reform and national resilience against foreign threats.
The case against Amin is expected to move forward in federal court, where he could face significant prison time if convicted. Transmitting interstate threats is a federal felony that carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, although aggravating circumstances—such as targeting a federal official—could influence sentencing.
Security analysts and legal experts note that the rapid response in this case reflects heightened vigilance among federal agencies following recent attacks and threats against members of Congress, judges, and other high-profile officials.
