Joe Biden Targeted With 'Two Rounds' as Court Records Reveal a Chilling Plot to Kill the President

Federal court records allege that a 23-year-old Alabama man travelled across state lines with a firearm and the intent to kill President Joe Biden, telling others that 'two rounds' would be enough.

Prosecutors say the plan centred on a presidential debate in Atlanta and involved steps that went beyond online threats, including travel, weapon possession and reconnaissance.

What Prosecutors Say Happened

According to a criminal complaint filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Adam Benjamin Hall drove from Alabama to Atlanta on 27 June 2024, the day of a televised debate between Joe Biden and then-candidate Donald Trump. Hall is charged with one count of travelling in interstate commerce with the intent to kill the president, a federal offence that carries severe penalties.

US Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg said in a statement that threats against the president must be treated with the utmost seriousness, adding that Hall's alleged actions included travelling with a firearm to carry out the attack.

The 'Two Rounds' Claim

Investigators say Hall later described the alleged plan to fellow students at Wallace State Community College. The complaint states that Hall claimed he travelled with a revolver containing two rounds, which he believed would be sufficient because he considered himself 'a pretty decent shot'. Prosecutors cite these remarks as evidence of intent rather than idle talk.

The comments were reported to police, who contacted federal authorities the following day, prompting a wider investigation.

A Mistaken Location and Missed Opportunity

According to reporting by Law&Crime, Hall arrived in Atlanta later that afternoon, but mistakenly went to the former site of the CNN Center in downtown Atlanta rather than the debate venue.

After parking on top of a garage, he allegedly walked around the area, scouting the surroundings.

Several hours later, he watched videos of the debate on his phone and realised it had already ended. Hall then returned to Alabama the next day.

Weapon Purchase and Family Intervention

Hall's parents told investigators they learned of their son's plan about a month after his trip. They said they confiscated a recently purchased .38-calibre Smith & Wesson revolver and placed it in the father's personal safe.

The parents' account forms part of the evidence cited by prosecutors to show access to a firearm at the time of the alleged plot.

Digital Evidence and a Manifesto

A forensic examination of Hall's phone on 6 November 2025 uncovered a self-described 'exposé' or manifesto stored in Apple Notes. The document apologised to 'Palestinian journalists' and criticised what it called the 'US empire', using inflammatory language and calling for violent action against government institutions.

Investigators also noted references to distressing images from the Middle East and claims that Hall nearly failed his classes due to his focus on a plan involving the president.

Witness Accounts

Hall's ex-girlfriend told federal agents that she spoke to him on the night of the debate while he was in Atlanta.

She said Hall discussed purchasing a gun and claimed he wanted to call her 'one last time before the news broke'. Prosecutors say the account corroborates the timeline outlined in court filings.

Court Proceedings and Next Steps

Hall appeared before a magistrate judge this week. Authorities have not disclosed when he will next return to court. Federal prosecutors said the investigation remains ongoing and that additional charges could be filed as evidence continues to be reviewed.

The case adds to growing concerns about political violence and the challenges facing law enforcement in identifying credible threats before they escalate into real-world harm.