LA podcaster indicted for allegedly threatening to kill Trump, stalking his lawyer

Benjamin Azariah Southworth, a 40-year-old Los Angeles podcaster historically involved in LGBTQ and Christian media, has been indicted and arrested on three federal counts—threats against the president, cyberstalking, and harassing telephone calls—for threats to kill President Trump and for doxxing Trump’s personal attorney’s family. Prosecutors say he used YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and a website to post videos calling for Trump’s assassination and to publish the attorney’s home address and phone numbers, urging his followers to harass. Key documented posts include an April 7 Instagram threat against Trump and a March 31 message linking to a controversial conversion-therapy ruling, with several messages explicitly advocating violence against the president. Authorities say he called for violence, told followers to “visit” the attorney’s home, and left voicemails threatening legal consequences; he was arrested at his Westlake residence after surrendering to FBI agents. The DOJ and U.S. Attorney’s Office have framed the case as a clear instance of violent political threats, promising accountability for online threats against elected officials. Multiple outlets reported on the indictment, arrest, and the ongoing legal proceedings as Southworth faces arraignment and potential further charges.