Texas Teen Accused of Plotting to Assassinate Rep. Keith Self

WHO:

NY Post - Rep. Keith Self, a Republican congressman, was identified as the alleged target.

NY Post - A Texas teenager was accused of plotting the assassination; the article described the teenager as recently radicalized.

Fox News - The suspect was 17 years old.

NY Post - Federal authorities were cited in the account of the alleged plot.

NY Post - ISIS was identified as the group the teen allegedly acted on behalf of.

WHAT:

NY Post - The teen allegedly plotted to assassinate Rep. Keith Self.

Fox News - The suspect allegedly acquired a firearm and planned to target Self at an event.

Fox News - The suspect was also allegedly plotting a separate ISIS attack.

NY Post - The article described the alleged effort as pushing for a “Sharia-free America.”

WHERE:

NY Post - The suspect was identified as being from Texas.

WHY:

NY Post - The teen allegedly plotted on behalf of ISIS and was described as recently radicalized.

(UPDATED October 22, 2026 13:20 UTC)

Federal authorities say a 17-year-old from Texas allegedly plotted to assassinate Republican Congressman Keith Self, and was also planning a separate attack on behalf of ISIS. The suspect allegedly acquired a firearm and intended to target Self at an event. The teenager was described as recently radicalized and acting on behalf of the militant group. The alleged plot was also described as part of an effort to push for a “Sharia-free America.” Self was identified as the target of the planned assassination. The allegations involve both a proposed attack on the congressman and a separate ISIS-related attack, though no further details about the planned event or the second target were provided. The suspect’s age and Texas connection were included in accounts of the case.