Texas congressman says family is safe after alleged assassination plot
Rep. Keith Self said he and his family were safe after federal authorities arrested a 17-year-old over an alleged plot to assassinate him. The teenager was also accused of planning an ISIS-inspired attack in north Texas, according to local reporting. Self thanked the FBI and law enforcement and said the threat would not deter him.
Rep. Keith Self, a Texas Republican representing the state’s 3rd District, said Wednesday that he and his family were safe after a 17-year-old was arrested over an alleged plan to kill him. Local reporting said the FBI charged the youth in connection with a plot aimed at a weekend event; investigators also described a separate plan for an ISIS-linked attack in north Texas.
The teenager was arrested earlier this month after getting a firearm, according to federal law enforcement sources cited by WFAA. He was held by federal authorities and his identity was not released. Self thanked federal investigators and police, saying the threat would not stop his work.
The alleged plot could raise security concerns for elected officials and their families, particularly at public events, and may lead local police to reassess protection plans. It could also affect constituents and organizers in north Texas by prompting more caution around gatherings. Since the accused is a juvenile and the case is still moving through the legal system, the wider social impact may depend on how authorities and communities address threats and political violence.