Georgia man charged with threatening to kill husband of former Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard

A Georgia man was charged by criminal complaint with allegedly sending an interstate communication containing a threat to kill the husband of Tulsi Gabbard, the former Director of National Intelligence.

Nolan Ezra Goldklang, 23, of Sandy Springs, Georgia was charged on Aug. 5, 2026. He was arrested on Aug. 7, 2026 on Oʻahu, and had his initial appearance on Aug. 10, 2026, in the District of Hawaiʻi.

US Attorney Ken Sorenson made the announcement citing court records which indicate that: “on or about July 21, 2026, using a computer in or near Kapolei, Hawaiʻi, Goldklang posted threatening statements directed at Ms. Gabbard’s husband on the social media platform ‘X.’ Goldklang posted that he was ‘going to murder’ Ms. 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, according to United States Attorney’s Office, District of Hawaiʻi.

The USAO reports 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, according to the department.

If convicted, Goldklang faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, plus a term of supervised release.

The charge in the criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. 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.

The FBI is investigating the case.

Assistant US Attorney Randolph J. St. Clair is prosecuting the case.