North Texas Man Arrested for Threatening FBI Agent; Adds 'Detailed Threats' to Resume

North Texas Man Arrested for Threatening FBI Agent; Adds 'Detailed Threats' to Resume

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Published: 6/14/2024

In a tale that’s half gripping drama, half absurdity fit for an episode of "The Twilight Zone," a 43-year-old Fort Worth, Texas, resident, Timothy Muller, has distinguished himself as a master of poorly thought-out career moves. His latest feat? Threatening an FBI agent involved in the investigation of Hunter Biden. One can only assume he’s hoping to get a platinum membership to the "Worst Life Choices Hall of Fame."

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has been a magnet for controversy. Most recently, he was found guilty on three federal felony gun charges. The charges involved violating laws intended to keep firearms out of the hands of drug addicts—a category Hunter apparently found himself fitting into snugly. Timothy Muller, however, decided that this judicial scenario needed a splash of his unique brand of lunacy.

Muller allegedly left a voicemail for the FBI agent that involved a set of delightful recipes for violence and references to former President Donald Trump winning re-election. He followed this up with text messages, ensuring that his streak of digital misdemeanors was well documented. The threats also included charismatic gems of violent language against the agent and his family, a classic move from the "Never Going to Name a Highway After You" playbook.

To add a pinch of seriousness to the circus, Muller faces charges of interstate threatening communications and influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official. If the stars align perfectly for him—which in this case, means absolutely not in his favor—he could be looking at 10 years in federal prison.

The FBI agent’s name was no secret; it came to light during media coverage of Hunter Biden’s trial. This is yet another lesson in how unsecured your information can be when the circus decides to make you its ringmaster.

Now, before you nominate Muller for the "Worst Threat Ever" trophy, note that he was arrested outside his home in Fort Worth without incident. Clearly, confrontation didn’t seem as exhilarating in real life as it did in his flurry of voicemails and texts.

One could argue that Muller's actions are part of a disturbing trend. The Justice Department and federal agents have been noting an increase in violent threats related to high-profile investigations. Even Attorney General Merrick Garland had to pen an op-ed to condemn the rise of such baseless, personal, and dangerous threats, probably regretting the day he ever took an interest in law.

In true "2020 election was stolen" fashion, Muller's voicemail included a buffet of false claims about the election and accusations that the FBI agent was part of some grand cover-up involving Hunter Biden. Muller’s level of conviction in his delusions might have impressed even those who wear tinfoil hats to bed.

So, while Muller awaits the long and complex process of the U.S. judicial system, one thing remains clear: Adding “expert in detailed threats” to your resume is not the best way to advance your career. Hopefully, he’ll have plenty of time to reflect on his choices—potentially up to a decade—where he'll have a captive audience to regale with his tales of unforced errors.

The next time you think your week can't get any worse, just remember Timothy Muller, who has now achieved the rare feat of national news coverage for threatening an FBI agent. A true role model for those aspiring to be on the "Never Allowed Within 500 Feet of Civilization" list.