A 17-year-old from Waukesha, Wisconsin, is facing serious charges after federal investigators uncovered a plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
The teen, Nikita Casap, is already accused of killing his mother and stepfather in February. Newly unsealed federal court documents reveal that these killings were allegedly part of a broader plan to incite a political revolution in the United States.
Background of the Case
In February 2025, authorities discovered the bodies of Tatiana Casap and Donald Mayer in their Waukesha home. Investigators allege that their son, Nikita Casap, was responsible for their deaths. He was arrested weeks later in Kansas, found driving Mayer’s stolen SUV, and in possession of a firearm.
According to the federal search warrant filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, the motive behind the killings was to obtain financial resources and autonomy to carry out a plan to assassinate former President Trump and instigate widespread chaos.
Extremist Affiliations and Ideology
Investigators found that Casap had ties to the extremist neo-Nazi group known as The Order of Nine Angles. The FBI describes this group as a “satanic cult” with strong anti-Semitic, anti-Christian, and anti-Western ideologies, aiming to incite chaos and violence.
Further examination of Casap’s electronic devices revealed a three-page manifesto titled “Accelerate the Collapse.” This document called for the assassination of President Trump to trigger a political revolution and promote white supremacy.
The manifesto included images of Adolf Hitler and slogans such as “HAIL HITLER HAIL THE WHITE RACE HAIL VICTORY.”
Details of the Assassination Plot
The federal warrant indicates that Casap had been planning the assassination for months. He allegedly paid for, at least in part, a drone and explosives intended to be used as a weapon of mass destruction.
Communications found on his devices discussed the use of drones in attacks and included inquiries about their effectiveness.
Casap also communicated with individuals overseas, including someone in Ukraine, about relocating there after carrying out his plans.
He asked how long he would need to hide before moving and whether he could find employment upon arrival.
Legal Proceedings and Charges
On April 9, a Waukesha County judge ruled that Casap’s case could proceed to trial for the deaths of his mother and stepfather. He faces nine felony charges, including first-degree intentional homicide.
Prosecutors have indicated that additional charges may be forthcoming. Casap is currently held on a $1 million bond.
National Security Implications
Brian Dorow, a former official with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, emphasized the seriousness of the plot, stating that any threat to a former president is taken with utmost seriousness.
He noted that extremist groups often seek to recruit individuals to carry out such acts and that law enforcement agencies work diligently to uncover and prevent these threats.