A Florida man claiming to be a “Confederate soldier” seeking revenge has been arrested after allegedly threatening to assassinate Donald Trump and “launch f***ing missiles” to destroy New York City.
Justin Blaxton, 34, of Loxahatchee, made a series of disturbing 911 calls on February 25, demanding a ride to Washington, DC, so he could kill the former president. In his rants, he claimed his missiles were “attracted to Donald Trump’s tower” and warned that “tomorrow is his last day on planet Earth.” He also ordered police to “tell the FBI I’m a mass murderer.”
When officers arrived at his home that night, Blaxton was nowhere to be found. However, he was arrested the next day before he could act on any of his threats. He now faces multiple charges, including threats to discharge a destructive device, false reports of an explosive, and making false 911 calls. His bond is set at $25,000, and he is scheduled to appear in mental health court on April 16.
Blaxton has a history of mental health-related encounters with police, raising questions about how serious his threats were. However, his arrest comes at a time when attempts on Trump’s life are becoming increasingly frequent. In September, Ryan Wesley Routh was caught with a rifle near Mar-a-Lago, allegedly waiting for Trump to pass by while playing golf. In July, Matthew Crooks came even closer, grazing Trump’s ear with a bullet during a Pennsylvania rally.
These repeated threats have sparked concerns over the effectiveness of Trump’s security, especially after the failed assassination attempt at the Butler rally led to the resignation of Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle.