NewsWTSP 10 Tampa BayMay 5, 2026Florida
FAA Contractor Charged with Threatening President Trump
A New Hampshire-based FAA contractor, Dean DelleChiaie, has been arrested and charged with sending an email threatening to kill President Donald Trump. Federal prosecutors allege DelleChiaie used his work computer to research assassination methods and presidential security details prior to his arrest.
Read the full story at WTSP 10 Tampa BayWhy It Matters
The case highlights federal security protocols regarding employee conduct and the monitoring of threats against high-ranking government officials.
Key Facts
- Dean DelleChiaie was employed as a mechanical engineering contractor for the FAA.
- The accused allegedly sent an email on April 21 stating he intended to 'neutralize/kill' the president.
- DelleChiaie previously requested the FAA IT department delete his search history regarding assassination-related topics.
- The accused admitted to investigators that he owned three guns and was experiencing depression.
- The arrest occurred shortly after a separate security incident involving a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
Who's Mentioned
personDonald Trump“The President of the United States and the target of the alleged threats.”personDean DelleChiaie“The individual charged with interstate communication of a threat against the pre”date2025“Year of the article publication.”personCole Tomas Allen“An individual charged in a separate incident involving a shooting at the White H”personNathaneal Gamble“A Secret Service Special Agent who authored the court documents regarding the in”dollar_amount35“Age of the accused.”organizationFederal Aviation Administration“The federal agency where the accused was employed as a contractor.”