A Mexican migrant’s chilling handwritten note vowing to assassinate President Donald Trump landed him in ICE custody. Ramon Morales-Reyes, 54, allegedly planned to shoot Trump at a rally before fleeing to Mexico.
Breitbart reported that last Thursday, ICE arrested Morales-Reyes after he handed an intelligence officer a note detailing his plan to kill Trump, prompting swift action from authorities. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the arrest, emphasizing the threat’s gravity.
The saga began on May 21, 2025, when Morales-Reyes delivered his note, boldly outlining his intent to use a “30 yard 6” to shoot Trump.
His plan included self-deporting to Mexico after the act, as if borders are just revolving doors. Actions, it seems, have consequences.
Morales-Reyes is no stranger to skirting the law, having crossed the U.S.-Mexico border illegally at least nine times between 1998 and 2005. His rap sheet includes felony hit-and-run, criminal damage to property, and disorderly conduct with a domestic abuse modifier. This isn’t a one-off; it’s a pattern.
“We are tired of this president messing with us Mexicans,” Morales-Reyes wrote, claiming his family supported his drastic plan.
His note drips with resentment, but targeting a president isn’t a protest—it’s a crime. The rhetoric here mirrors a broader, troubling trend.
Morales-Reyes’ claim that Mexicans “have done more for this country than you white people” fuels division, not dialogue. His words reflect a grievance culture that justifies violence over debate. It’s a stark reminder: words can ignite dangerous actions.
“I will use my 30 yard 6 to shoot your precious president in is head,” Morales-Reyes continued in his note. The specificity is chilling, especially given Trump’s survival of a shooting at a Butler, Pennsylvania, rally on July 13, 2024. History, it seems, repeats too quickly.
Less than two weeks before Morales-Reyes’ arrest, former FBI Director James Comey allegedly called for Trump’s assassination, a claim that raises eyebrows.
Noem didn’t mince words, linking these incidents to a dangerous escalation in political rhetoric. The temperature needs to cool—fast.
Noem praised ICE officers, saying, “This illegal alien who threatened to assassinate President Trump is behind bars.” Her gratitude underscores the stakes: law enforcement’s vigilance stopped a potential tragedy. But one arrest doesn’t solve the deeper issue.
“This threat comes not even a year after President Trump was shot in Butler,” Noem noted, urging politicians and media to dial back inflammatory language. Her call is spot-on—words aren’t just words when they inspire violence. Accountability should start at the top.
Morales-Reyes now awaits deportation from the Dodge County Jail in Juneau, Wisconsin, a fitting pause before his return to Mexico.
His repeated border crossings highlight a porous system that’s been exploited for decades. Borders exist for a reason.
The timing of this threat, following Comey’s alleged remarks, suggests a toxic feedback loop where reckless words embolden reckless deeds. Noem’s push for “all measures necessary” to protect Trump signals a no-nonsense stance. Good—half-measures won’t cut it.
Trump’s 2024 shooting in Pennsylvania looms large, a grim backdrop to Morales-Reyes’ plot. The fact that another threat emerged so soon shows how polarized rhetoric can spiral into action. It’s time for a national timeout.