Teen Charged in Plot to Kill Trump

Nikita Casap, a Wisconsin teenager, is facing a barrage of state and federal charges stemming from the alleged murders of his parents and a disturbing plot to assassinate President Donald Trump and dismantle the U.S. government. Court documents unsealed recently reveal a chillingly detailed plan fueled by extremist ideologies and a desire for political upheaval.

Casap was taken into custody in March after authorities discovered the bodies of his mother, Tatiana Casap, and stepfather, Donald Mayer, at their Waukesha County home following a welfare check prompted by the teen’s prolonged absence from school. The bodies, found in advanced decomposition, showed evidence of multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators quickly determined the deaths were not random acts, but rather a calculated first step in a broader, violent scheme.

According to federal affidavits, Casap expressed clear intentions to assassinate the President and overthrow the government, documented in handwritten notes, text messages, and online communications. These materials revealed an obsession with “The Order of Nine Angles,” a network promoting neo-Nazi and racially motivated extremist beliefs. A three-page manifesto allegedly authored by Casap explicitly advocated for Trump’s assassination as a catalyst for political revolution and the preservation of the “white race.” The document, replete with images of Adolf Hitler and extremist slogans, outlined a vision of chaos and upheaval following the President’s removal.

The investigation further revealed Casap’s preparations for carrying out his plan. He reportedly began financing the purchase of a drone and explosives, intending to modify the drone into a weapon. He also allegedly obtained his stepfather’s credit and debit card information, planning to use the funds to finance his escape and potentially further attacks. Casap reportedly planned to flee to Ukraine, questioning in a Telegram message whether he could live a normal life there even after his actions were discovered.

A classmate of Casap came forward with disturbing details, claiming the teen regularly shared graphic “gore edit” videos on Snapchat and confided in him about his plans to kill his parents. Initially lacking access to a firearm, Casap allegedly planned to befriend someone who owned a gun and steal it. He also reportedly claimed to be in contact with an individual in Russia, with whom he was conspiring to overthrow the U.S. government and assassinate the President. He even allegedly boasted that a series of ten coordinated attacks would be his doing.

Casap is currently facing nine felony charges in Wisconsin, including two counts of first-degree intentional homicide and two counts of hiding a corpse. Federally, he faces charges of attempting to assassinate the President, conspiracy, and the use of weapons of mass destruction. He has yet to enter a plea on the state charges and appeared in court for a preliminary hearing on April 9. His arraignment is scheduled for May 7.

This case is deeply unsettling, highlighting the dangers of extremist ideologies and the potential for radicalization, particularly among young people. The meticulous planning and the explicit connection to hateful ideologies raise serious questions about the influences that shaped Casap’s worldview and the warning signs that may have been missed. It serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing threat of domestic extremism and the need for vigilance and proactive measures to address its root causes.