A Florida man is in jail after allegedly threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump and launch missiles at Trump Tower in New York City.
According to a probable cause arrest affidavit, the Palm Beach County 911 dispatch center received calls on Feb. 26 from a man later identified as 34-year-old Justin Brian Blaxton, who made numerous threats against the president. He called dispatch nine times. Blaxton allegedly stated:
I want a ride to the airport to go to the White House to assassinate the president.
I’m a mass murderer, come get me.
I’m burning some houses down.
I want Donald Trump at my house, tomorrow is his last day on earth.
I’m a hacker and I hacked into the missile silos, I’m about to launch f—ing missiles to destroy New York, I’m a Confederate soldier and I’m getting revenge. My missiles are attracted to Donald Trump’s towers.
Deputies called Blaxton, who answered. He refused to meet with deputies but allegedly told them to “send Donald Trump to his house or he was going to kill his sons.”
Authorities claim he has a history of mental health issues. Police say he has called 911 several times since 2019 to report various threats and complaints.
Blaxton is accused of threatening to discharge a destructive device, falsely reporting a bomb, and making false 911 calls.
He was transported to the Palm Beach County Jail on a $35,000 bond. His next court date is set for March 31. Deputies also sought a mental health risk protection order.
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