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UPDATED Sep 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Sep 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Christian podcaster arrested over alleged Trump threats
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Benjamin Azariah Southworth, 40, who hosts the “Yass, Jesus” podcast, was arrested at his home after a federal grand jury indictment. Prosecutors accuse him of threatening to kill President Donald Trump, cyberstalking, and making harassing interstate calls, and of targeting Trump’s personal attorney by publishing their home address and phone number and leaving threatening voicemails.
WHO: Benjamin Azariah Southworth; Bill Essayli (First Assistant U.S. Attorney, Central District of California)
WHAT: Arrest of a Christian podcaster on federal charges alleging threats against Trump and harassment of Trump’s personal attorney
WHEN: Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Home of Benjamin Azariah Southworth (location not specified)
WHY: Federal charges allege Southworth threatened to kill President Donald Trump and harassed Trump’s personal attorney by publishing their home address and phone number and leaving threatening voicemails.
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