[DemolitionRed]

He violated a federal law. It doesn't matter if he was joking, if that threat has been shown to Trump and Trump said he felt threatened by it then that's enough for a prosecution, except in this case, there was no prosecution.

Anything that could be considered a real threat, is not protected under 'freedom of speech' and the 1st amendment. However, if this had been taken to court, the likelihood is, it would of been thrown out.