A man was arrested in San Antonio for allegedly making multiple death threats against Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), as she prepares to host an all-female event in the city next weekend. Jacob Wenske, 26, was taken into custody on Thursday morning and charged with two felony counts of making a terroristic threat causing public fear, according to a report by KSAT based on an affidavit.
Wenske reportedly made a social media post indicating knowledge of a potential bombing at the event venue and expressed a desire to harm Kirk and others associated with the event. In an email, he explicitly called for violence against Kirk and other speakers, stating, "Death to Erika Kirk and every single speaker there!!"
TPUSA has acknowledged the threats and thanked the San Antonio Police Department and the FBI for their prompt response in apprehending the suspect. The organization emphasized its commitment to safety, stating that all events include enhanced security measures enforced by private security and local police.
The Women's Leadership Summit is scheduled to take place in downtown San Antonio from June 5 to 7, with approximately 2,500 attendees expected. Isabel Brown, a scheduled speaker, commented on the issue of political violence, attributing it to what she described as the "atheist Left in America today." Despite the threats, TPUSA plans to proceed with the event as scheduled, with Kirk expected to appear. Kirk has not directly addressed the threats but shared a psalm on social media regarding the situation.
