Man Arrested Over $45K ‘Hit’ on AG Pam Bondi

A 29-year-old radical is behind bars after allegedly offering $45,000 for the assassination of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi — and he broadcast the threat publicly on TikTok.

The FBI arrested Tyler Maxon Avalos on October 16, following a tip that he had posted a chilling bounty on Bondi’s life earlier this month. Prosecutors say the post included a photo of the Attorney General with a red sniper-dot aimed at her forehead and the words:

“WANTED: Pam Bondi / REWARD: 45,000 ‘DEAD OR ALIVE’ (PREFERABLY DEAD)”

Beneath the image, Avalos allegedly added, “Cough cough. When they don’t serve us, then what?”

Anarchist Sympathizer with a Violent Past

Federal authorities say Avalos has deep ties to anarchist ideology and operated under the TikTok username “Wacko.” His profile allegedly linked to a digital copy of “An Anarchist FAQ,” and prosecutors say his posts frequently featured anti-government symbolism and rhetoric.

Court records reveal a lengthy rap sheet:

• 2022 – Convicted of stalking in Minnesota
• 2016 – Convicted of domestic battery in Florida

Law enforcement sources say Avalos has previously been investigated for online harassment and violent outbursts but was never prosecuted at the federal level — until now.

Attorney General Pam Bondi, a close ally of President Donald Trump and a leading voice in the administration’s tough-on-crime push, has not commented publicly. However, sources close to the White House say the president was briefed on the arrest and emphasized the need for decisive action against political violence.

“The left used to just argue in the streets,” said one senior law enforcement official. “Now they’re putting out bounties on Trump officials. This administration won’t tolerate it.”

Bondi, who rejoined the Trump administration in 2025 to helm the Department of Justice, has spearheaded several federal crackdowns on Antifa cells and far-left agitators. The White House has framed this arrest as further justification for expanding the DOJ’s counter-domestic terrorism efforts.

The case underscores a growing threat from radicalized individuals using social platforms to promote or solicit violence. Officials say TikTok, in particular, has become a breeding ground for anarchist recruitment and political extremism.

“What starts as a meme can escalate to murder,” warned one FBI source familiar with the case. “We’re dealing with ideologies that glorify chaos and attack law enforcement and public institutions.”

Avalos has been charged with interstate transmission of a threat to injure another person, a serious federal offense. If convicted, he could face years in prison and steep fines.

Court proceedings are ongoing, and the Justice Department is expected to push for pretrial detention without bail, citing the seriousness of the threat and Avalos’ history of violence.

In a time when America is reasserting law and order under President Trump, this case is a reminder that danger doesn’t always come from outside our borders. Sometimes it’s broadcast on your phone — with a price tag and a crosshair.

Sources:

• FBI Criminal Complaint (U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota)
• Department of Justice press briefings
• TikTok content archived by law enforcement
• Local records from Minnesota and Florida court systems
• AP and Newswire reports dated October 27, 2025