A resident of Oklahoma has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly making death threats against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, “MAGA Republicans,” and various politicians through comments on YouTube, as reported by the Justice Department.
The individual, identified as 30-year-old Taylor Ryan Prigmore, was taken into custody on Monday. Authorities claim Prigmore posted the menacing messages in multiple videos from May 9, 2025, until January 17, according to federal prosecutors.
“As the frequency of attacks on law enforcement rises nationwide, our Justice Department remains committed to tracking and prosecuting violent threats against the courageous individuals dedicated to ensuring our safety,” stated Attorney General Pam Bondi. “Using a digital platform as a shield won’t exempt you from facing serious legal repercussions.”
Federal law enforcement officers apprehend a protestor during a raid in south Minneapolis, Minnesota. An Oklahoma resident faces charges for threatening the lives of ICE agents, “MAGA Republicans,” and political figures, the Justice Department revealed on Wednesday. (Image credit: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
This past Saturday, Google notified the FBI of several threatening posts allegedly linked to Prigmore, as outlined in a criminal complaint.
According to a message from Google to the FBI, “Given the nature of comments uploaded to the YouTube platform, Google perceives an immediate threat of death or serious physical harm to individuals, necessitating urgent disclosure of certain information to preempt the crisis.”
“The comments have been deleted but are attached to this message for your convenience, as well as information on the account associated with the comments.”
Under the username “Adrian Tepes,” Prigmore posted threats in the comments sections of several videos, prosecutors said.
“C*vil w*r. I can’t wait for the opportunity to k*ll people like you. Tell your friends,” Prigmore is accused of writing Jan. 17 on a video titled “Virginians to vote on four constitutional amendments.”
The GSA removed a Minnesota Hampton Inn from all federal lodging programs after the hotel refused to accommodate ICE and immigration agents. (Getty Images)
In another video on the same day, the affidavit alleges, he wrote, “You are late as hell. Prep for civil w*r. Prep for d*th c*mps. Prep for k*illing f*ederal *g*nts.”
In another, Prigmore allegedly said he was preparing to kill federal agents and that President Donald Trump “needs to die to save lives.”
In other posts, Prigmore appeared angry at Trump for threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act amid violent clashes between ICE agents and anti-ICE agitators in Minnesota, according to the affidavit.
“What is the 2nd amendment for? Ending maga,” he is accused of writing. In another, he allegedly urged others users to buy a gun and kill law enforcement officers.
ICE agents have faced a sharp uptick in attacks during the Trump administration’s campaign to deport criminal illegal immigrants.
“This individual allegedly made statements that he would kill ICE agents and others. If you threaten to harm law enforcement officers, the FBI and our partners will find you and hold you accountable,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “There will be no free passes for threats against the hard-working men and women who wear the badge and protect our communities.”
Prigmore faces up to five years in prison and $250,000 in fines. He appeared in federal court Monday and was ordered held pending trial.
