Man threatens Trump assassination

Christopher Vignogna, 27, allegedly told a co-worker he wanted to shoot President Trump.

“Trump is coming to Syracuse. I want to shoot him”

Co-worker reports gesture

Vignogna made a gesture of a gun while saying he wanted to shoot Trump.

DA dismissed as joke

Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick called it an "extremely poor joke".

“extremely poor joke”

Feds charge Vignogna

Federal prosecutors charged Vignogna with threats against the president.

Charges include prison time

Vignogna faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Vignogna claims joking

Vignogna said he was just joking and didn't think he would be taken seriously.

Colleague reported to police

Vignogna's co-worker told human resources and the Rome Police Department about his comments.

Interviewed by authorities

On October 7, 2026, Vignogna was interviewed by USSS and Onondaga County sheriff.

Vignogna asked for gun

Vignogna asked the co-worker twice if her boyfriend could buy him a gun.

Co-worker refused gun

The co-worker said no twice, then repeated, "Trump is coming to Syracuse. I want to shoot him."

“Trump is coming to Syracuse. I want to shoot him”

Vignogna's next court date

Vignogna is due in court on October 30 for a preliminary hearing.

Other colleagues report

Another colleague said Vignogna told him he wanted to "shoot everything up."

Vignogna's motive unclear

Vignogna kept trying to talk politics with the co-worker even after she said no.