A Texas man has been indicted for allegedly posting social media threats targeting President Donald Trump, federal agents and others while amassing an arsenal that included over 20 firearms and researching how to make bombs, according to federal prosecutors.
Background
Peter Bloomfield, 35, of Grimes County, became the subject of a federal investigation after authorities say he posted a series of violent threats on social media platforms X and Facebook in June. The FBI's Houston Field Office, working with the Texas Department of Public Safety, began investigating after his threatening posts were flagged and reported to authorities.
According to the federal complaint, Bloomfield fired off a litany of messages from Texas-based accounts that included statements about finding the closest FBI building, killing federal agents and others, and "negative comments about America." The investigation intensified when a cooperating witness forwarded a tip regarding a comment observed in a Fox News live chat broadcast during a Senate floor hearing on June 3, 2026.
The complaint states that Bloomfield's Facebook account posted a live comment reading: "I'm making a f---ing hit list and Elon and Trump are at the top of the f---ing list same as FBI and CIA."
The Investigation
On June 10, authorities executed a search warrant at Bloomfield's residence, where prosecutors say they discovered "over 20 firearms and a significant amount of ammunition." He was detained that day and interviewed about the alleged threats.
"I guess you're here because I threatened to blow up the White House," Bloomfield allegedly told agents during the interview, according to the complaint.
Bloomfield admitted to posting numerous online threats against law enforcement, elected members of Congress, and the United States President through those social media platforms because he was "seeing red" and was angry about being an "Incel" (involuntary celibate), prosecutors said. He also admitted to using the internet to research explosives and their effect on demolishing a building.
Among the other threatening statements Bloomfield allegedly posted, according to federal prosecutors:
- "Where's the closest FBI office? Maybe I'll kill several Agents since America is f---ed."
- "I might spend my money to blow up the White House."
- "I want to shoot someone, and I don't really care who."
The Charges
Bloomfield has been charged with three counts of interstate transmission of threatening communications. According to the Justice Department, he faces up to five years in federal prison and a maximum $250,000 fine for each count if convicted. He has been in federal custody since June 24.
"Bloomfield, from a small town in Grimes County, has been federally indicted for allegedly threatening on social media to kill federal agents, blowing up the White House, and making a hit list that included the president of the United States," the FBI's Houston Field Office wrote on Facebook Thursday.
Key Takeaways
- Peter Bloomfield, 35, was arrested in Grimes County, Texas, and has been indicted on three counts of interstate transmission of threatening communications
- Federal agents recovered over 20 firearms from his residence during a search warrant execution on June 10
- He allegedly posted threats targeting President Trump, Elon Musk, FBI agents, CIA agents, and police officers on social media
- Bloomfield admitted to investigators he was angry about being an "Incel" and researched explosives online while posting the threats
What's Next
Bloomfield remains in federal custody pending further court proceedings. No trial date has been set. The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas.