Jonathan Michael Bohn, a 41-year‑old Democrat donor and lobbyist based in Woodbury, was arrested this week on felony charges after authorities say he sent threatening texts, boasting of a plan to “shoot somebody’s face off” at the Minnesota State Capitol.
According to the criminal complaint, Bohn—a lobbyist with ties to the Inter Faculty Organization representing Minnesota State University faculty—allegedly sent a series of violent messages to a former acquaintance with whom he’d had “political differences,” according to KSTP.
One text read, “Your king troll post was (expletive) gross. (Expletive) you. Piece of (expletive). Those were my (expletive) friends.”
Bohn continued, “Excited to have my gun at the capitol and blow somebody’s fucking face off. You’re a (expletive) person. Eat a (expletive), (expletive.) Post this. You think democrats are (expletives?) I cant wait to pop you (expletives) in the head. After January 6th I bought a pistol. Today I bought 500 bullets. I cant wait to shoot one of you (expletives) in the face.”
The Carver County Sheriff’s Office acted swiftly after the recipient reported the texts to Rep. Jim Nash (R‑Waconia) via the House Sergeant at Arms.
Law enforcement executed a warrant at Bohn’s Woodbury home and found an unloaded firearm locked away in his garage, Fox9 reported.
#BREAKING: Democrat Donor and lobbyist Jonathan Bohn has just been ARRESTED for threatening to commit vioIence at the Minnesota Capitol
What the hell is going on in Tim Walz’s state?!
Democrat vioIence is a MASSIVE problem. pic.twitter.com/THzLqf4BEX
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 20, 2025
A spokesperson for Bohn issued the following statement to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS on Bohn’s behalf:
“Earlier this week, I was grieving the horrific acts of violence committed against my friends and colleagues.
In the midst of this immense grief, I sent a series of heated and emotional texts to a friend of nearly thirteen years – someone with whom I’ve shared countless candid and passionate political conversations.
In that moment of anguish, I used language that I deeply regret. The words were spoken from pain, not from intent. I am a hurting person, not a violent one.
I condemn violence in all its forms, and I agree with the calls from public officials and community leaders to turn down the temperature of our political discourse.
I failed to do that here. I am profoundly sorry that my words have created a distraction during this time of collective mourning. This moment demands unity, compassion, and reflection — and I am committed to being part of that healing.”
