Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJacob Wenske, 26, has been arrested in San Antonio, Texas, for allegedly making terroristic threats against Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, and other speakers. Wenske is accused of posting threats on social media, including a Facebook comment about bombing an event and acting as a valet for an 'escort' at a TPUSA Women’s Leadership Summit. Further alleged threats were made in a January 2026 email, where Wenske reportedly wrote, 'Death to Erika Kirk and every single speaker there!!' and mentioned a bombing at TPUSA events. Investigators confirmed Wenske's identity through multiple data points and noted a pattern of hostile and threatening posts targeting individuals associated with Turning Point USA. Wenske faces two felony counts of making a terroristic threat causing public fear and has been booked at Bexar County jail with a combined bond set at $120,000. In fullMan arrested after making threats to kill Erika Kirk ahead of TPUSA event in San Antonio: ‘I know where to hide the bomb’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Jacob Wenske was arrested early Thursday and has been accused of threatening to kill Erika Kirk and bomb a Turning Point USA event.

Jacob Wenske, 26, was charged with two felony counts of making a terroristic threat causing public fear, per the affidavit.

Erika Kirk responded to threats made by Jacob Wenske against her at a TPUSA event. Wenske allegedly expressed intentions to bomb the event.

The suspect is accused of making threats against Charlie Kirk’s widow on social media and by email

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJacob Wenske, 26, has been arrested in San…

A Texas man, Jacob Wenske, 26, was arrested for making violent threats against the Turning Point USA summit.