A Texas man has been arrested for allegedly making violent threats against an upcoming Turning Point USA summit and posting comments about conservative commentator Erika Kirk.
Jacob Wenske, 26, was taken into custody on Wednesday and charged with two counts of making a terroristic threat causing public fear of serious bodily injury.
The case centers on threats tied to the Turning Point USA Women’s Leadership Summit, scheduled to take place from June 5 to 7 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter.
Erika Kirk, widow of slain activist Charlie Kirk, is expected to speak at the event.
According to an arrest affidavit, Wenske allegedly left several threatening comments under a Facebook post promoting the summit, including 'I know exactly where to bomb' and 'I can’t wait to be the valet for her escort,' referring to Erika Kirk.
Authorities considered the comment particularly alarming because Wenske had previously worked for a parking management company that offered valet services for hotels and large events.
Earlier, an email sent to Turning Point USA contained additional violent threats, including 'Death to Erika Kirk and every single speaker there!' and bombings targeting Turning Point rallies and events.
Law enforcement officials said investigators linked the Facebook account and email address to Wenske using IP records, email data and phone information.
Wenske is currently being held at the Bexar County jail, with bail set at $120,000.
