In a newly averted danger to Donald Trump, the FBI has apprehended and charged a Colorado man, Joseph Neumeyer, who allegedly planned to attack the U.S. embassy office in Tel Aviv while issuing threats against the president.
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This development showcases growing concerns about threats to U.S. offices and officials abroad and raises questions about how such threats are detected and stopped.
Joseph Neumayer, a dual U.S.-German citizen, faces serious charges after Israeli authorities deported him for allegedly trying to firebomb the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv.
The FBI arrested him when he arrived in the U.S., where he now faces claims of attempting destruction of property and making threats against the President.
While in Israel, Neumayer allegedly carried a backpack containing three Molotov cocktails, which he abandoned near the embassy after a confrontation.
His actions, including reportedly spitting at an embassy guard, were part of a broader scheme to attack the embassy.
His arrest in Israel only came after these troubling incidents.
Upon landing at New York’s JFK Airport, FBI officials immediately detained Neumayer. He appeared in court on the same day to face these charges.
Reports reveal he issued ominous threats on social media, including calls for “death to America” and details of a plot to harm President Trump.
“This defendant is charged with planning a devastating attack targeting our embassy in Israel, threatening death to Americans, and President Trump’s life,” stated Attorney General Pam Bondi.
FBI Director Kash Patel did not mince words, labeling Neumayer’s actions as “despicable and violent.”
The FBI vows to collaborate with international partners to bring Neumayer to justice, reflecting the zero-tolerance stance on threats to U.S. citizens and interests globally.
Amid simmering tensions and ongoing 19-month conflict in Gaza, the backdrop of this incident becomes even more significant.
Neumayer traveled from the U.S. to Canada earlier this year before heading to Israel in April, premeditating his actions for several months.
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28-year-old Joseph Neumayer was arrested by FBI special agents Sunday at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York for his alleged attempt to firebomb the U.S. Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv, Israel.— CBS 13 News (@WGME) May 25, 2025
“Let his arrest carry an unmistakable message: The FBI and our partners will aggressively pursue those who attempt to harm U.S. citizens and interests abroad,” declared FBI Assistant Director in Charge Jensen.
Now facing the possibility of up to 20 years in prison and substantial fines, Neumayer’s case underscores pressing concerns for national security.
As the U.S. continues to defend its embassies and officials, this case serves as a reminder of ongoing challenges to America’s safety and sovereignty.
