A Texas man has been arrested after allegedly threatening to bomb an upcoming Turning Point USA event in San Antonio and kill the conservative nonprofit’s CEO, Erika Kirk, authorities said.
Jacob Wenske, 26, was charged with two felony counts of making a terroristic threat causing public fear after investigators linked him to a series of alarming online posts targeting Kirk and the organization’s upcoming Women’s Leadership Summit, according to court records obtained by local outlet KSAT.
The three-day summit is scheduled to take place June 5-7 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk and is expected to draw more than 2,500 attendees.
According to investigators, Wenske responded to a Facebook post promoting the event by allegedly writing, “I know exactly where to bomb.”
In another comment on the same thread, he allegedly added, “I can’t wait to be the valet for her escort,” a statement authorities interpreted as a threat directed at Kirk and others attending the event.
Police said the threats escalated further in a separate email allegedly linked to Wenske.
“Death to Erika Kirk and every single speaker there!! America will live on without those scum on this earth. Every Christian nationalist shall perish in the bombing that will take place at every single Turning Point rally and event,” the email allegedly stated, according to arrest documents cited by KSAT and other local reports.
Investigators reportedly identified Wenske through subscriber records, email addresses, phone numbers and IP address data connected to the accounts used to make the threats.
Authorities viewed the messages as credible threats of mass violence aimed not only at Kirk, but also at event attendees, speakers and hotel staff. Wenske’s bond was set at a combined $120,000, according to court records.
The arrest comes as Kirk has faced an increasingly hostile security environment since taking over leadership of Turning Point USA following the 2025 assassination of her husband and the group’s co-founder, Charlie Kirk.
Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in September 2025. Following his death, the organization’s board unanimously selected Erika Kirk to serve as CEO and chairwoman.
Since assuming the role, Kirk has been the target of repeated threats.
In April, she abruptly canceled a planned appearance alongside Vice President JD Vance at a Turning Point USA event at the University of Georgia after receiving what organizers described as “very serious threats.” Vance later confirmed he had been briefed on the threats before the event, while TPUSA officials said security concerns surrounding Kirk’s travel and personal safety prompted the decision.
Turning Point USA said it is continuing with the San Antonio summit as planned despite the latest threat.
“We are grateful to the San Antonio Police Department and the FBI for their rapid response and arrest of the individual making these threats,” the organization said in a statement posted on X.
“The safety of our attendees, speakers, and staff is always our top priority. All TPUSA events include enhanced, multi-layered security measures enforced by both private security and local police.”
The organization added that it would not be intimidated by threats of violence.
“We refuse to let threats silence us. We look forward to a successful and inspiring gathering June 5-7 in San Antonio for 2,500+ ladies attending the Women’s Leadership Summit!”
Kirk remains one of the featured speakers at the event, alongside several high-profile conservative figures, including former prosecutor Jeanine Pirro, women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines and media personality Savannah Chrisley.
If convicted, Wenske could face significant prison time under Texas law. A third-degree felony charge of making a terroristic threat carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
