We've been hearing a lot from the president of the Trump-Kennedy Center, Ric Grenell, because of the controversy over the name change to the building.
That has resulted in some acts canceling performances at the Center, despite all that President Donald Trump and his administration have done to try to repair the building and bring in millions in donations. There was even the concerning allegation from Grenell that some media outlets were encouraging performers to cancel. Folks on the left can throw fits about Trump, but it's Trump who stepped up to help the center when others didn't. Where were the folks who are now throwing tantrums? Grenell, who is also a special presidential envoy, has strongly supported the Center and Trump's efforts in public statements and on social media.
Musician Who Canceled Kennedy Center Performance Over Trump Name Finds Out Actions Have Consequences
Now, comes the news that a man from McClean, Virginia, allegedly threatened to kill a federal employee, and has been charged with "transmitting threats in interstate commerce and making false statements."
According to court documents, on Dec. 23, Scott Allen Bolger, 33, allegedly used Google Voice, which allows a user to text message others using a phone number other than the user’s primary phone number, to send a message to a federal employee. In the message, Bolger allegedly threatened to kill the employee. [....]
When federal task force officers arrived at Bolger’s residence to question him about the threat to kill, they identified themselves as federal law enforcement officers. Bolger allegedly falsely identified himself as Brian Black and told them he did not know a Scott Bolger.
The Department of Justice told Fox News Digital that the employee was Grenell. According to the DOJ release, if convicted, Bolger could face up to five years.
MCLEAN MAN CHARGED WITH SENDING THREATENING MESSAGES: A McLean man was charged by criminal complaint with transmitting threats in interstate commerce and making false statements.
— Allison Papson (@AllisonPapson) December 30, 2025
According to court documents, on Dec. 23, Scott Allen Bolger, 33, allegedly used Google Voice, which… pic.twitter.com/ckIVPouaRR
According to court documents, on Dec. 23, Scott Allen Bolger, 33, allegedly used Google Voice, which allows a user to text message others using a phone number other than the user’s primary phone number, to send a message to a federal employee.
U.S. Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick ordered that Bolger be held without bond pending trial.
Grenell posted on X that he was "grateful to Pam Bondi, Kash Patel and Lindsey Halligan" for finding the individual.
We don't know the facts behind the threat yet, so we don't know if this case is related to that political controversy. We will find out as more develops.
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What we do know is that there has been a lot of anger being whipped up on the left against Trump and those who have worked for him for ten years. But the Left still keeps stoking the demonizing language.
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