A Texas man, Jacob Wenske, 26, has been charged with a third-degree felony for allegedly making threats related to an upcoming Turning Point USA (TPUSA) event and its CEO, Erika Kirk. The investigation began after Wenske responded to a Facebook post promoting the TPUSA Women’s Leadership Summit, scheduled for June 5–7 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter. Wenske allegedly stated, "I know exactly where to bomb" and made further threatening comments about Kirk and the event. A TPUSA spokesperson confirmed that the organization takes all threats seriously and prioritizes the safety of attendees. Erika Kirk has faced multiple threats since assuming leadership of TPUSA after the assassination of her husband, Charlie Kirk, at a previous event.
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Texas man charged with making threats against Turning Point USA event and CEO Erika Kirk
Jacob Wenske, a 26-year-old from Texas, has been charged with making terroristic threats against Erika Kirk and a Turning Point USA event. The threats were made in response to a promotional post for the Women’s Leadership Summit, which is set to take place in June. TPUSA has stated that they are taking the threats seriously and ensuring the safety of their attendees.
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