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a lover asked for A fan in Central Florida faces federal charges after allegedly threatening to start a fire white House And killed ICE agents after failing to get them to speak to a live person on the phone at a government immigration office.
Tristan Elijah Giroux, 30, was calling US Citizenship and Immigration Services to complain about how long it was taking to process a visa for her Colombian fiancé, but she found herself stuck in a phone tree, according to a recently reviewed criminal complaint. Independent,
As Giroux tried and failed to explain himself last week about “interactive voice recognition systems” USCISHis frustration boiled over, one says FBI A probable cause affidavit is attached to the complaint. When his demands to speak to a customer service representative went nowhere, Giroux first called the virtual operator a “dumb fucker,” then lost patience, the affidavit says.
“I’ll burn down the White House.” Giroux said on the recorded line, according to the affidavit. “I will strangle any ICE member I see. Kill them all.”
When the FBI arrested Giroux at home the next day, he assured them that he was a trump The supporter claimed he was “disgusted” by the ICE protests he saw on TikTok, the affidavit said. Meanwhile, it says Giroux told authorities it has been “very difficult” to navigate the byzantine process to bring his fiancée to the US legally.
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It’s “almost impossible” to legally immigrate to the US According to the liberal Cato InstituteWhich says less than 1 percent of people who want to do it are capable. Others have said the path to legal US residency, not to mention full citizenship, is similar, “exceptionally difficult,” And “all but impossibleAt the same time, the Trump administration has escalated immigration enforcement to levels never seen before, leading to a widespread backlash against the White House policy as well as the agents who enforce it.
Giroux said he was contacted by phone on Wednesday. Independent That he was not at liberty to discuss the situation publicly on the advice of his lawyer. The court-appointed lawyer did not respond to a request for comment.
Giroux’s social media footprints appear to confirm his ongoing relationship with a woman in Bogotá. In a 2024 Facebook post, Giroux called her “the love of my life,” emphasizing his feelings with a red heart emoji. When she replied in Spanish that she also loved Giroux, he replied, “I love you so much my queen.”
The phone number that the affidavit links to Giroux, a Jacksonville, Florida, The resident, who worked as a life insurance salesman, is also listed in the classified ads for a BMW repair service run by Giroux.
The ad tells potential customers, “Why hit me? I know BMW inside and out.” “I only use quality parts, no shortcuts. My rates are reasonable, and the work speaks for itself. I’m here to make sure you and your car are happy. Send me a message or call me to book your spot!”
Giroux’s only previous run-ins with the law were misdemeanor convictions for driving with a suspended license and “battery and noise disturbance,” the affidavit said.
The case against Giroux began with an electronic tip on October 24 Department of Homeland Security It was forwarded to the FBI National Threat Operations Center, according to the probable cause affidavit.
That afternoon, amid the ongoing US government shutdown, Giroux called USCIS from his mobile phone and became angry after the phone got stuck in a tree. The call was recorded, the affidavit said, capturing Giroux yelling loudly at the computerized voice on the other end.
It says, “During the recording at issue, which was approximately seven minutes long, Giroux attempted to navigate the IVR to reach a live person with whom he could discuss a problem he was having with an immigration form.”
According to the affidavit, at one point, Giroux instructed the automated system, “Transfer me to a customer service representative. Stupid nonsense.” He then told the system to “transfer me to a representative, you stupid fuck,” the affidavit says. Once things got really tense, the affidavit alleges Giroux vowed to burn down the White House and “suppress” every ICE agent he came across.
The FBI identified the number from which Giroux was calling and immediately issued a subpoena. T Mobile To ping the location of the subscriber’s information and phone’s location. According to the affidavit, T-Mobile provided Giroux’s personal information to the feds and Ping led agents to her front door.
The next afternoon, a team of FBI Agents and deputies from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrived at Giroux’s apartment. The affidavit states that an agent introduced himself to Giroux and asked him to step outside, which he did, after which he told Giroux why they were there.
“She stated that she called USCIS to try to resolve the issue of the impending marriage between her and her boyfriend, a Colombian citizen for whom Giroux was seeking a K1 visa,” the affidavit states. “Giroux had sent documents regarding his intended marriage, but USCIS had returned them without explanation. Giroux explained to me that he was running out of time to complete the paperwork and was extremely frustrated that he was unable to get a hold of an actual representative and kept going into the automated system.”
Giroux admitted to making threats ICE agent And the White House “after calling USCIS multiple times,” according to the affidavit. It says Giroux claimed he made these comments “to get someone’s attention and to see if someone was actually listening to what he was saying.”
“Giroux advised that he eventually spoke to a representative, who was helpful, and he was able to resolve the situation,” the affidavit states.
It says Giroux insisted he had “no intention of harming anyone,” and told agents “how stupid it was that he said these things and that he regrets it.”
“Giroux stated that he is a supporter of President Trump,” the affidavit continued. “Giroux stated that he has seen the ICE protests on the social media platform TikTok, and he is disgusted by it because he supports ICE’s efforts. Giroux explained that he is trying to get his boyfriend’s immigration order handled, and it is very difficult, while in the meantime, people are entering the county illegally.”
Giroux said he had a glock 19 According to the affidavit, the pistol he purchased was registered in California, where he previously lived, but he denied owning any other explosives or firearms.
He was arrested on October 27 on a charge of making threats to kill in interstate commerce. A judge released Giroux on personal recognizance bond the same day and ordered him to surrender his passport by the close of business on Wednesday.
If convicted, Giroux would face maximum punishment of five years In jail.