A 22-year-old man has been arrested in New Hampshire after allegedly threatening to kill Gov. Kelly Ayotte.
Court records show the threats were delivered via Snapchat in late August.
The Threats
The suspect has been identified as Tristan Alexander Anderson of Merrimack County.
Anderson allegedly told his roommate he would target Ayotte with a “weapon of mass destruction.”
In the messages, he invoked antisemitic rhetoric and railed against the “Israel Deep State.”
He also claimed in one message that he was “going insane.”
Another post read, “These Jew feds need to f—— die.”
The threats were reported to police by the roommate’s ex-boyfriend.
Authorities quickly secured a felony arrest warrant after reviewing the messages.
Evidence and Arrest
Investigators say Anderson had access to firearms and bombmaking materials.
Court filings list metal pipes, nuts, and bolts among the items he discussed.
Police say he described making pipe bombs in conversations with his roommate.
Screenshots of the Snapchat messages were shared with state police.
Anderson was arrested by Pembroke police on August 28.
He is now facing felony charges connected to the threats.
Charges Filed
Prosecutors charged Anderson with criminal threatening.
He is also charged with making threats against a government official.
Officials allege he acted in retaliation for Ayotte’s public office role.
Kelly Ayotte
The suspect remains in custody without bail.
His next court date is a dispositional conference on November 20.
Prosecutors may pursue additional charges as the case develops.
Legal Outlook
Former prosecutor Jesse O’Neill told WMUR more charges could follow.
He said investigators will likely uncover new evidence before indictment.
O’Neill emphasized the seriousness of threatening a sitting governor.
He said the case will test state security protocols.
Officials say Anderson knowingly intended to cause fear and harm.
His alleged statements raised the risk of real violence against Ayotte.
Broader Context
The arrest comes amid rising political violence nationwide.
It follows the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah.
Kirk’s murder highlighted the risks faced by public figures and leaders.
Gov. Ayotte acknowledged security concerns for elected officials.
She said lawmakers and police are reviewing possible safety measures.
She noted major changes would require legislative approval.
