Last month, Florida police arrested a man who allegedly claimed to want to assassinate President Donald Trump and had control over missiles aimed at New York City, including Trump Tower.
Justin Blaxton, 34, of Loxahatchee, allegedly called 911 in Palm Beach County late on Feb. 25 and began making threats. Following a series of 911 calls, the police began their investigation.
Blaxton even made bizarre claims, including, “I need a ride to the airport to be taken to The White House so I can assassinate the president,” according to audio released by police.
“I’m about to launch f***ing missiles to destroy New York,” he said elsewhere. “I’m a Confederate Soldier and I’m getting revenge.”
Florida man claimed he was going to assassinate Trump and shoot missiles at New York, cops say https://t.co/SjaQ5DcrRd
— The Independent (@Independent) March 6, 2025
Justin Blaxton was arrested on February 26 and charged with threatening to detonate a destructive device, making false 911 calls, and reporting an explosion. Blaxton appeared in court Wednesday.
Justin Blaxton has a history of mental-health interactions with the local sheriff’s office, and his bond is set at $25,000. He even had a hearing in mental health court scheduled for April 16.
The Independent, a new website, attempted to contact the Secret Service, which protects the President. They attempted to elicit a response regarding whether or not they would investigate the threats.
Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate and club are located in Palm Beach County. Prosecutors say Ryan Wesley Routh attempted to assassinate Donald Trump in September. They were waiting with a rifle for the President to pass by while he played golf at the club.
Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says – Associated Press
Pray for the safety of Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/xlyV5ABYBT
— Sachin Jose (@Sachinettiyil) September 15, 2024
Routh fled after a Secret Service agent discovered his weapon and began shooting, but he was eventually apprehended by police. Routh is currently being held in a federal jail in Miami awaiting trial.
Matthew Crooks, a would-be assassin, came even closer to killing Donald Trump in July, shooting him in the ear at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Kimberly Cheatle, the Secret Service’s director, resigned in July after threats against Trump during the campaign raised concerns that the agency was failing to protect government VIPs. Sean Curran, an agent who witnessed the Butler shooting attempt, currently leads the agency.
