'Plot to kill Trump': Man sought to feed president to dogs after attack

A Kentucky man has threatened to take President Donald Trump's life and vowed to "feed" his face to "stray dogs" while gathering a small collection of weapons consisting of rifles and tactical gear, as stated by federal prosecutors.

Kadrioan Santiago, who is 23 and from Berea, faces charges related to interstate threatening communications involving violent threats directed at Trump, ICE agents, and other individuals. 

Details on the threats he allegedly made are found in a criminal complaint acquired by Law&Crime, along with a press release issued by the US Justice Department.

“The DOJ accuses that Santiago, operating under the alias 'kadi_skating,' posted several politically charged violent threats and messages on Instagram from January to late March 2026,” the DOJ asserts. 

“In these posts, Santiago allegedly threatened to slice President Donald Trump's face with a blade, remove his skin, and feed it to stray dogs; made threats against the next law enforcement member who engaged with him; urged others to fire at ICE agents; and personally threatened to harm ICE agents.”

As per the complaint, Santiago stated that “nobody can escape” the deadly fury he plans to unleash. “I am filled with political rage,” he purportedly wrote in January 2026.

“SHOVE A GRENADE IN THEIR AHH AND LET IT EXPLODE,” he allegedly posted on March 2, according to the complaint. “I’ll stand up for your queer rights with my weapons.”

Targeting the president, Santiago allegedly wrote, “DEATH TO TRUMP” and warned that “@potus should never let me catch you,” per the complaint.

"I will literally draw a blade across your face, slip it beneath your skin, tear your skin away, cook it, and feed it to some stray dogs," Santiago is accused of saying in a March 27 post.

Additional alleged threats included, "Death to the American nazi governance" and "the American public NEEDS to target the necks, legs, and arms of ICE agents."

Prosecutors report the FBI "received information" concerning Santiago's "politically hostile threats" and initiated a probe on April 3. 

The young man had been sharing videos and images online depicting the collection of weapons and ammunition he amassed, with footage posted on Instagram as late as March 23 and 24.

“Licensed car, unlicensed firearms,” Santiago stated in a March 23 post showing an image of an "assault weapon" placed on what is presumed to be his lap, according to the complaint.

Deputies from the Garrard County Sheriff's Office apprehended Santiago after a traffic stop on April 14. 

Found in his possession was an arsenal that included a "pistol, a rifle akin to an AR-15, another long gun, numerous magazines, a Kevlar helmet, gas masks, and assorted survival gear," the sheriff’s office reported.

Santiago is set to appear in court on Monday for a detention and preliminary hearing.