A 50-year-old woman allegedly planning to assassinate former President Donald Trump was released by Judge James Boasberg despite serious threats against his life. Nathalie Rose Jones, who claimed she intended to “sacrificially kill” Trump by disemboweling him and cutting out his trachea, was placed under electronic monitoring and ordered to see a psychiatrist upon returning to New York.

Jones reportedly made repeated threats, including urging Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to organize the arrest of Trump as a “terrorist” on August 16, 2025. She also told Secret Service agents she would carry out the attack with a “bladed object” if given the chance. Federal prosecutors argued she posed a danger due to her “propensity for violence,” but Boasberg questioned the seriousness of the threats after the Secret Service declined to arrest her despite her plans to travel to Washington, D.C.

The judge’s decision reversed a previous ruling by Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadhyaya, who had denied Jones bond and ordered a competency evaluation. Prosecutors plan to appeal the order, which would release Jones from Alexandria Jail early Wednesday. Boasberg also barred her from entering D.C. except for court hearings.

The case has sparked outrage over the perceived leniency toward an individual with alleged violent intentions. Critics argue the ruling undermines public safety and calls for judicial accountability.