Last month, Florida police arrested a man who allegedly threatened to assassinate former President Donald Trump and claimed to have control of missiles aimed at New York City, including Trump Tower.
The suspect, 34-year-old Justin Blaxton from Loxahatchee, reportedly called 911 in Palm Beach County late on February 25, making several alarming statements. According to released audio, Blaxton told operators, “I need a ride to the airport to be taken to The White House so I can assassinate the president.”
In another call, he allegedly said, “I’m about to launch f***ing missiles to destroy New York,” and described himself as a “Confederate Soldier seeking revenge.”
Police launched an investigation after multiple calls and arrested Blaxton on February 26. He has been charged with making threats to use a destructive device, making false calls to 911, and reporting a fake explosive threat. He appeared in court on Wednesday, and his bond was set at $25,000. Records show that he has had past interactions with law enforcement related to mental health issues. He is also scheduled for a hearing in mental health court on April 16.
Meanwhile, The Independent has reached out to the Secret Service for a statement on whether they will investigate the threats.
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, located in Palm Beach County, has been a target of past threats. In September, prosecutors say a man named Ryan Wesley Routh attempted to assassinate Trump by waiting with a rifle near the golf course where Trump was playing. A Secret Service agent spotted the weapon and opened fire, forcing Routh to flee. He was later arrested and is now awaiting trial in a federal jail in Miami.
Another assassination attempt occurred in July when a man named Matthew Crooks shot Trump in the ear at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The attack led to major concerns about Secret Service security. Following the incident, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned, and Sean Curran, an agent who witnessed the Butler attack, was appointed as the new head of the agency.
