- Tyler Maxon Avalos allegedly posted a $45,000 TikTok bounty for Pam Bondi, prompting an FBI interstate investigation and his arrest.
- Digital forensics linked the TikTok account to Avalos; his prior violent convictions and anti-government content raise prosecutorial concerns.
A 30-year-old Minnesota man with a documented history of violent crimes has been arrested and federally charged after allegedly posting a chilling TikTok video offering a $45,000 bounty for the assassination of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to a federal affidavit obtained by news outlets.
Tyler Maxon Avalos, born in 1995, is accused of sharing an image of Bondi overlaid with a red sniper-scope dot on her forehead, accompanied by the caption: “WANTED: Pam Bondi — REWARD: $45,000 — DEAD OR ALIVE (Preferably Dead).”
Beneath the photo, Avalos reportedly added: “Cough cough. When they don’t serve us, then what?”
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The disturbing post, uploaded under the TikTok handle “@liminalvoidslip”, was reported by a user in Detroit, Michigan, prompting an immediate FBI investigation that crossed state lines and culminated in Avalos’ arrest at a St. Paul apartment complex on Thursday.
Federal agents, armed with digital evidence from TikTok, Google, and Comcast, linked the account directly to Avalos through IP addresses, subscriber information, and a Samsung device associated with his Google account.
Investigators also confirmed his identity by spotting his name on the apartment mailbox during surveillance.
The rapid digital forensics operation highlights the growing sophistication of federal agencies in tracing online threats, especially those involving high-ranking officials.
The affidavit notes that the post originated from a residential Comcast connection in St. Paul, narrowing the suspect pool within hours.
Avalos’ Criminal Record Spans Minnesota and Florida
Court records detailed in the affidavit reveal Avalos’ troubling criminal background, spanning multiple states:
- July 2022 – Convicted of felony stalking in Dakota County, Minnesota, for repeatedly harassing a victim in defiance of legal restrictions.
- August 2016 – Convicted of third-degree felony domestic battery in Polk County, Florida, following an assault on a family or household member.
- April 2016 – Charged with felony domestic assault by strangulation in Dakota County, Minnesota; charge later reduced to misdemeanor domestic assault.
These convictions paint a pattern of escalating interpersonal violence, now allegedly extending to threats against a sitting U.S. Attorney General.
TikTok Profile Linked to Anti-Government Literature
The affidavit highlights that Avalos’ TikTok profile featured anarchist symbols and a prominent link to “An Anarchist FAQ book”, a well-known online text associated with anti-state and anti-authority ideologies.
While political expression is protected under the First Amendment, federal prosecutors argue that Avalos crossed into criminal territory by issuing a specific, monetized threat of lethal violence—an act classified as interstate communication of a threat and potentially solicitation of murder for hire.
This case echoes recent threats against public officials, including an alleged gang leader’s bounty on an immigration officer, as noted in related federal reports.
The Bondi threat arrives amid heightened political tensions and increased scrutiny of online extremism targeting Trump administration figures.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, a key figure in the Trump administration, was photographed speaking at a law enforcement roundtable in the White House’s State Dining Room on October 23, 2025.
Bondi has been a vocal advocate for tough-on-crime policies and federal-state law enforcement coordination—making her a polarizing figure in certain online communities.
Federal Response and Ongoing Investigation
The Justice Department has been contacted for further comment on the ongoing case.
For those interested in the full details, the FBI affidavit is available through court records.
This arrest underscores the growing scrutiny on social media platforms for hosting threats against high-profile figures, with federal agencies ramping up efforts to trace and prosecute such online misconduct swiftly.
TikTok, under increasing pressure to moderate violent content, cooperated fully with the investigation, providing account data within 24 hours of the initial request.
As the case moves to federal court, legal experts anticipate debates over intent, free speech boundaries, and the legal weight of “bounty” language in digital spaces.
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