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DELUSIONAL CONVICT Threatens to Kill Trump, Then Demands Presidential PARDON

Gary FranchiMarch 23, 2026164 views
DELUSIONAL CONVICT Threatens to Kill Trump, Then Demands Presidential PARDON
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The sheer insanity of the radical left has reached new heights as an Oregon convict threatened to assassinate President Donald Trump, then turned around and demanded the Commander-in-Chief grant him a presidential pardon.

Diedrich Holgate, already on probation for previous criminal activity, was arrested after allegedly sending text messages to his probation officer stating "I'll kill him" in reference to President Trump. The threats were serious enough that federal authorities immediately took action to protect our democratically elected president.

But here's where this story gets absolutely mind-boggling, folks – after making credible threats against Trump's life, this deranged individual had the unmitigated gall to request a presidential pardon from the very man he threatened to murder.

The Audacity of Criminals

This case perfectly encapsulates the twisted mentality plaguing America's criminal class and their enablers on the radical left. For years, Democrats and their media allies have demonized President Trump with such venomous rhetoric that unhinged individuals believe violence against our president is somehow justified.

The fact that Holgate thought he could threaten the president's life and then expect clemency shows just how disconnected from reality these people have become. This isn't just criminal behavior – it's a complete break from basic human decency and common sense.

"The threats against President Trump must be taken seriously by law enforcement at every level. We cannot allow political violence to become normalized in America."

While President Trump has shown tremendous mercy in pardoning January 6th political prisoners who were persecuted by the Biden regime, there's a clear difference between patriots who were railroaded by a weaponized justice system and actual criminals who threaten violence against elected officials.

Patriots across America should be asking themselves: How did we reach a point where convicted felons think they can threaten our president's life and expect rewards? The answer lies in years of Democrat rhetoric painting Trump as an existential threat to democracy – when the real threat comes from those who refuse to accept the will of the American people.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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PatriotMom2024VerifiedMar 24, 2026
The sheer audacity of this criminal is mind-boggling! You threaten the life of our President and then have the nerve to ask for a pardon? This is exactly what's wrong with our justice system.
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ConservativeVetVerifiedMar 24, 2026
Couldn't agree more. These people have zero accountability for their actions.
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ConstitutionDefenderVerifiedMar 24, 2026
Peak entitlement right here folks. This is what happens when people grow up thinking actions don't have consequences.
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RedStateRealistVerifiedMar 24, 2026
Talk about having your cake and eating it too. This convict clearly has no understanding of consequences.
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BackTheBlueVerifiedMar 25, 2026
The Secret Service needs to take this seriously regardless of whether he's behind bars. Threats against any President should carry severe penalties with zero tolerance.
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LibertyCowboyVerifiedMar 25, 2026
Does anyone know what this guy was originally convicted for? I'm curious about his criminal history because this level of delusion suggests a pattern of behavior.
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NewsJunkie45VerifiedMar 25, 2026
From what I read elsewhere, he had multiple drug charges and assault. Real winner, this one.
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AmericaFirst1776VerifiedMar 25, 2026
This reminds me of when my nephew got arrested for vandalism and then asked his victims to write him character references for court. Some people just don't live in reality.
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TrumpTrain2028VerifiedMar 25, 2026
Absolutely UNHINGED! Lock him up and throw away the key!