Leftist Extremist Threatens GOP Gov With ‘Weapon Of Mass Destruction,’ Goes On Antisemitic Tirade

In yet another disturbing episode of radicalized anti-government extremism, a 22-year-old New Hampshire man was arrested after allegedly threatening to assassinate Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte using a “weapon of mass destruction” — while spewing grotesquely antisemitic rhetoric involving “Jew feds” and the “Israel Deep State.”

Tristan Alexander Anderson, of Merrimack County, was taken into custody on August 28 after police were tipped off about a series of violent threats he made via Snapchat. In one message, Anderson wrote chillingly, “I’m going to target the NH Mayor Kelly Ayott (sic) with my weapon of mass destruction.” He then launched into a deranged antisemitic rant, declaring, “These Jew feds need to f***ing die” and also writing, “Same with polygamy, WHICH WAS CREATED BY THE F***ING JEWS AND ISRAEL DEEP STATE.”

Despite his inability to correctly name the governor — or differentiate between a mayor and the state’s highest executive — Anderson appeared deadly serious. Authorities revealed he had access to firearms, metal pipes, fireworks, nuts, and bolts — all potential bomb-making materials. His roommate told police that Anderson not only discussed building pipe bombs, but also showed her the components and claimed to be actively working on them.

Anderson was a full-blown red-flag threat. Anderson expressed intent, named his target, referenced a weapon of mass destruction, and was stockpiling materials consistent with a bomb plot. “From the probable cause statement, it sounds like Tristan Anderson was actively trying to realize and bring about the threats that he was making about Governor Ayotte,” former criminal prosecutor Jesse O’Neill stated. “Depending on how (it) develops, (prosecutors) could very well bring additional charges as this case moves into the indictment phase.”

Court documents show the man was not unknown to law enforcement. Anderson has prior charges stemming from a March 2024 incident and another in December 2023. He now faces felony charges of threatening a government official, with more possible as the investigation progresses.

Governor Ayotte, who took office amid promises of law and order, has reportedly been in discussions with state lawmakers and security officials to reevaluate protective measures for elected officials.

Anderson apparently embraced conspiracy theories that echo modern antisemitic talking points about Israel, government control, and Jewish influence.

Anderson is being held without bail and is scheduled for a dispositional hearing in November.