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A 22-year-old child New Hampshire Men Court records show that police said he threatened to use “weapons of mass destruction” to kill Governor Kelly Ayotte and cited anti-Semitic and anti-government rhetoric in a series of disturbing online messages.
Tristan Alexander Anderson of Merrimack County was arrested on August 28 after Pembroke police received reports that Anderson posed a threat to Republican Ayotte through Snapchat. Anderson’s roommate shared the news with her ex-boyfriend, who contacted police, based on a possible cause statement.
In one of the messages, Anderson wrote: “I will target NH Mayor Kelly Ayott. Use my weapons of mass destruction,” the document said.
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Officials announced that 22-year-old Tristan Anderson was accused of threatening to kill New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte. (New Hampshire Department of Justice)
Anderson continues to mention “The Deep State of Israel” And claiming he is “going crazy”.
According to reports, another message read: “These Jewish federal governments need F——- death.”
Anderson’s roommate told New Hampshire Police that he not only poses a threat of violence, but also uses guns and bombs to make materials, including metal tubes, nuts and bolts.
The roommate provided screenshots of the message and claimed Anderson talked about the topic of making pipe bombs, which raised concerns that he would launch an attack. Later that day, police arrested him.
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New Hampshire Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte stressed her state’s safest position as she signed two bills at Concord State University in New Hampshire on May 22, 2025, banning the city of Sanctuary. (Paul Steinhauser/Fox News Digital)
Prosecutors say Anderson intends to threaten to hurt or kill Ayotte in revenge on his role in public office. He was charged with criminal threats and endangerment or threats to certain government officials.
Anderson awaits the next court date, a show conference on November 20.
Jesse O’Neill, former criminal prosecutor Tell WMUR 9 It depends on how the case develops and prosecutors may push for additional charges as the case enters the prosecution phase.
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Republican Kelly Ayotte is a former U.S. Senator who inherits Republican Chris Sununu, inaugurated at NH Concord during the inauguration ceremony at the State Capitol on Thursday, January 9, 2025 (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
“I think it will be important to watch the exposure of other information about the case,” O’Neal told the media.
Fox News Digital contacted Ayotte’s office and Anderson’s attorney.
Arrests have been exacerbated by fears of political violence across the country, including Recent assassination Conservative activist Charlie Kirk. According to his family, the suspect Tyler Robinson was killed during a speech event at Utah Valley University. Tyler Robinson leans left and right and becomes more politicized.
Ayotte spoke on Wednesday about concerns about the safety of public officials. According to Concord Monitor, It was mentioned that the discussion was made between state lawmakers and law enforcement on the security needs of elected officials.
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Ayotte also noted that any significant changes, such as increased security or restricted access, require actions by the legislature to have jurisdiction over the building.
Chris Vetter, who oversees the security services of the state legislature, told the monitor that his team has not been informed of any specific threats against legislators or employees.
Stepheny Price is involved in crimes, including missing persons, homicides and immigration crimes. Story tip: stepheny.price@fox.com.
