Georgia man arrested after posts threatened husband of former director of National Intelligence

Nolan Ezra Goldklang, 23, of Sandy Springs, Georgia, was charged by criminal complaint on Aug. 5, with sending an interstate communication containing a threat to kill the husband of Tulsi Gabbard, the former Director of National Intelligence.

Goldklang was arrested on Aug. 7 on Oʻahu, and had his initial appearance on Aug. 10, in the District of Hawaiʻi.

According to court records, Goldklang posted threatening statements directed at Gabbard’s husband on the social media platform “X” while using a computer in or near Kapolei, Hawaiʻi, on or about July 21.

Goldklang posted that he was “going to murder” Gabbard’s husband when he returned to Oʻahu and was going to “slam his bloody face on the pavement until his skull cracks.” Goldklang’s family reported the post to law enforcement and informed investigators that Goldklang was obsessed and infatuated with Gabbard.

His family also reported that Goldklang had experienced mental health issues and had previously escaped from a mental institution where he had been involuntarily committed. His family believed Goldklang may have traveled from the mainland to Hawaiʻi to meet with Gabbard.

If convicted, Goldklang faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, plus a term of supervised release. In the case of conviction, any sentence would be imposed by a United States District Judge based on the statutory sentencing factors and the advisory United States Sentencing Guidelines.