Oregon veteran arrested on arson charges immediately following not guilty plea in Trump assassination threat case

Military veteran Travis Juhr was arrested for arson moments after pleading not guilty to threatening President Trump and stockpiling explosives in Portland.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 16, 2026, 5:03 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Law&Crime

Dramatic Arrest at Federal Courthouse Follows Arson Investigation

The legal troubles for a Portland military veteran intensified Friday when federal agents arrested him moments after he exited a courtroom. Travis Juhr, 41, had just entered a plea of not guilty regarding federal charges for threatening the President of the United States. However, as he moved through the courthouse, he was booked on new state level charges, including second degree arson, reckless burning, and criminal mischief. These new counts stem from a February 3 incident involving vandalism and fire near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in Portland’s South Waterfront district.

Federal Complaint Details Violent Threats Against President and Minor

Juhr’s initial arrest in mid February followed a series of alarming social media posts. According to the federal complaint, Juhr utilized platforms like Facebook and X to express a desire for President Trump’s death, allegedly stating he wanted to "mag dump" the president. The threats were not limited to high profile figures; prosecutors allege Juhr sent menacing messages to a 13 year old boy who attended an immigration enforcement counterprotest, writing that "divine punishment" was coming and that he was "excited for the obituaries."

Search Warrant Uncovers Weapons Cache and Tactical Gear

When FBI agents executed a search warrant at Juhr’s residence last month, they discovered a significant arsenal that bolstered the severity of the threats. Investigators recovered multiple AR style rifles, shotguns, and Tannerite explosives. Prior to the federal intervention, Portland police had already flagged Juhr as an "extreme risk," noting his increasing hostility toward law enforcement. Juhr has been a frequent figure at local protests, often identified by his use of a Captain America shield and a bomber jacket during demonstrations at the same ICE facility he is now accused of attacking.