A federal criminal complaint was unsealed in the U.S. District Court in Lexington on April 17, charging Kadrioan Serainity Santiago, 23, with interstate threatening communication after a series of threats against former President Donald Trump and law enforcement officials were posted online.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about threats to public officials and the importance of law enforcement efforts to address such incidents quickly. According to the complaint, Santiago used Instagram under the username “kadi_skating” from January through late March 2026 to post violent statements. The posts included threats directed at President Trump as well as members of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and other law enforcement officers.
The criminal complaint alleges that Santiago began posting these communications in January 2026, including one message stating, “im filled with political violence.” Among his online statements were specific threats involving violence toward President Trump and encouragement for others to attack ICE agents.
“Threatening violence against the President and federal law enforcement officers strike at the core of our nation’s safety and the rule of law,” said Jason Parman, First Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky. “These actions will not be tolerated and will be met with swift and decisive prosecution. Through the FBI’s diligence and swift action, we moved quickly to address this threat and will pursue prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.”
Olivia Olson, Special Agent in Charge at FBI Louisville Field Office said: “To those who choose to hide behind the anonymity of a screen to unleash threats against the President of the United States, other government officials, and law enforcement, the FBI will find you. It is against the law to post threatening communications online, and the FBI and our partners will use every available resource to identify, locate, and arrest those who choose to do so.”
The case is being investigated by the FBI with Assistant United States Attorney Emily Greenfield representing prosecutors. The charges are accusations; Santiago is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
According to its official website, several early U.S. Attorneys for Kentucky later served on high courts or as governor. The U.S. Attorney for Eastern Kentucky enforces federal laws—including prosecutions like this—and works under Department of Justice authority while serving its district through partnerships on issues such as elder protection or drug abuse prevention initiatives according to official information. The office collaborates with local agencies through efforts like its Elder Justice Task Force or Heroin Education Action Team according to official sources. Established by Congress via Judiciary Act of 1789 according to historical records, it handles both civil cases alongside criminal prosecutions.
