West Virginia Woman Faces Charges for Alleged Assassination Recruitment Plot Against Trump
In a concerning development from Jackson County, West Virginia, a 39-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with terroristic threats after allegedly attempting to recruit individuals to assassinate former President Donald Trump. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as Morgan Morrow, whose arrest followed an investigation into threatening social media content.
TikTok Post Triggers Investigation
According to official complaints, deputies became aware of the alleged threat on January 25, 2026, when they learned about violent statements "directed toward an unknown individual, which was believed to be a public official." The investigation revealed that the reported threat originated from a public TikTok account allegedly belonging to Morrow.
The specific TikTok post that drew authorities' attention contained the statement: "Surely a sn!per [sniper] with a terminal illness can't be a big ask out of 343 million." After reviewing the content, context, and wording of this post, law enforcement officials interpreted it as a message designed to encourage and advocate for the assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Arrest and Confession
Multiple law enforcement agencies, including Jackson County deputies, the Jackson County Bureau of Investigations, and the Ravenswood Police Department, responded to Morrow's residence. She was detained at her home and transported to the sheriff's department for further questioning.
Following her Miranda rights being read, Morrow admitted during police interviews that she had written and posted the statement on TikTok. She reportedly confirmed that the message was "intended as a threat directed toward President Donald J. Trump" and disclosed her personal reasons for wishing harm upon the former president, though these specific reasons were not made public in the complaint.
Legal Interpretation of Threats
The complaint noted that while Morrow claimed she had no intention to personally carry out any threat against Trump, authorities determined that statements like the one posted on TikTok are "designed to encourage, inspire or entice others to carry out the threatened act, regardless of whether the speaker publicly intends to personally do so."
Jackson County Sheriff Mellinger emphasized in a Facebook statement that the arrest was not politically motivated, noting that making threatening statements about any public official violates West Virginia State code. "This is not meant to be a political-oriented statement. This is an active criminal investigation with documented and troubling concerns," Sheriff Mellinger stated.
Employment and Community Response
Following the announcement of Morrow's arrest, the Jackson County Public Library released a statement on social media confirming that Morrow was one of their employees. The library indicated they were addressing the matter internally, though specific details about her employment status or any disciplinary actions were not disclosed.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about:
- The use of social media platforms to disseminate violent threats
- Legal interpretations of what constitutes a terroristic threat in the digital age
- Law enforcement protocols for investigating online threats against public figures
- The balance between free speech and criminal threats in public discourse
As the investigation continues, authorities have indicated that further details will be released as appropriate. The case serves as a reminder of the serious legal consequences that can result from threatening statements made online, particularly when directed toward public officials or figures of national significance.
