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Politics · October 22, 2026

Rep. Keith Self targeted in alleged assassination plot by Texas teen: report

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Federal authorities arrested a 17-year-old in McKinney, Texas, on October 5 for an alleged plot to assassinate Representative Keith Self (R-TX) and carry out a separate terrorist attack in North Texas on behalf of ISIS. The suspect, who was reportedly monitored by the FBI for an undisclosed period, was arrested after acquiring a firearm. Representative Self released a statement attributing the threat to his legislative work against 'radical Islam' and Sharia law, characterizing the threat as a cost of preserving the constitutional republic. The identity of the juvenile suspect has not been publicly released due to his age.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • A 17-year-old male from McKinney, Texas, was arrested on October 5.
  • The suspect is accused of plotting to assassinate Rep. Keith Self.
  • The suspect is accused of planning a terrorist attack on behalf of ISIS.
  • The arrest occurred after the suspect acquired a firearm.
  • The FBI was monitoring the suspect prior to the arrest.
  • Representative Keith Self is a Republican representing Texas' 3rd District.

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  • The planned assassination was allegedly intended for a public cook-off event on October 17.
  • Rep. Keith Self co-founded the 'Sharia-Free America Caucus' with Rep. Chip Roy.
  • The Sharia-Free America Caucus consisted of 68 House members as of June 29.
  • Rep. Keith Self introduced a resolution denouncing Sharia law in July.
  • The suspect was inspired by online terrorist propaganda.

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