San Antonio man arrested for terror threats to TPUSA CEO

A 26-year-old San Antonio man has been arrested and charged with making terroristic threats against the life of Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk and against an upcoming event hosted by the conservative organization. Jacob Wenske was taken into custody by San Antonio police and faces two third-degree felony counts of making a terroristic threat causing public fear of serious bodily injury.

The charges stem from online comments and an email allegedly written by Wenske in April targeting the Turning Point USA Women’s Leadership Summit. The event is scheduled for June 5-7 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk and is expected to draw approximately 2,500 attendees. Kirk, who assumed leadership of TPUSA following the death of her husband, co-founder Charlie Kirk, is a featured speaker.

According to arrest affidavits, Wenske replied to a social media post promoting the summit by writing, "I know exactly where to bomb." In a follow-up comment in the same thread, he allegedly wrote, "I can’t wait to be the valet for her escort." Investigators noted that Wenske had previously worked for a parking management company providing valet services for local hotels and events,...