Three University of South Alabama students were arrested and charged federally with making threats against President Donald Trump ahead of his Oct. 2, 2026, visit to the campus. [1, 2]
## Arrest Details
* Defendants: Amare Jemal Woods (aerospace engineering student), Cameron Lamark Lewis (philosophy major), and Kayla Leaann Smith (early education major).
* Charges: Each is charged under federal law with making threats against the president, carrying a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison if convicted.
* Location: Mobile, Alabama, at the University of South Alabama's Mitchell Center.
* Timeline: Posts were discovered via FBI social media monitoring between Sept. 26 and Sept. 29, 2026, leading to arrests unsealed on Friday, Oct. 2, ahead of the evening rally. [1, 2, 3, 4]
## Alleged Social Media Posts
* Amare Jemal Woods: Commented on a TikTok post regarding the visit, writing, "He got to die bro."
* Cameron Lamark Lewis: Posted statements on X (formerly Twitter) on Sept. 26, referencing the University of South Alabama in comparison to Utah Valley University.
* Kayla Leaann Smith: Responded to a TikTok post by writing, "We only got one chance let's take it." [1, 2, 4]
[1] [https://mynbc15.com](https://mynbc15.com/news/local/fbi-three-arrested-in-mobile-for-alleged-threats-against-the-president)
[3] [https://www.lagniappemobile.com](https://www.lagniappemobile.com/news/alabama/south-alabama-students-charged-for-presidential-threats/article_5b161096-6b6e-40d6-ab4f-b31d53e13fb0.html)
[4] [https://ktvl.com](https://ktvl.com/news/nation-world/three-arrested-in-mobile-over-alleged-threats-against-president-donald-trump)
