Maryland Man Indicted for Threatening Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

A 64-year-old Maryland man, Seth Jason, was arrested Thursday for making repeated death threats against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and her family. The threats, which were made over a 15-month period, led to a four-count federal indictment.

According to U.S. Capitol Police, Jason made the threatening calls between October 2023 and January 2025 using phone lines connected to Voice of America, where he was employed at the time. He also served as a volunteer reserve officer with the Anne Arundel County Police Department in Maryland.

“No one should have to live their life looking over their shoulder,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro during a press conference on Thursday.

Multiple Charges Filed

Jason is facing serious federal charges, including:

  • Threatening to influence a federal official

  • Threatening a federal official’s family

  • Interstate communication of kidnapping or injury threats

  • Anonymous telecommunications harassment

He was expected to appear in federal court in Washington later that same day.

“We Are Armed and Ready”

Pirro shared some of Jason’s alleged words during the threatening calls. One message read:

“I am looking forward to your book signing. We are all armed and ready to take care of you.”

Jason also reportedly made threats to Greene’s staff and their families, intensifying concern around the security of elected officials.

Volunteer Role and Response

The Anne Arundel County Police Department clarified that Jason’s role was limited.

“Reserve officers are unarmed and have no police authority,” the department said in a statement. “Jason is no longer affiliated with the department.”

A lawyer representing Jason had not responded to media inquiries at the time of publication.

Rising Threats Against Public Officials

Threats against members of Congress have spiked in recent years amid heightened political tensions. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan referenced the June 2025 shooting in Minnesota as an alarming sign of increasing violence.

“This has got to stop,” Sullivan said. “We are going to work very, very hard to hold you accountable if you make these threats.”

The case against Jason marks the latest in a string of prosecutions targeting individuals who make threats of violence against public figures.