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A Florida man has been arrested after allegedly calling 911 and threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump, authorities said.
Justin Blaxton, 34, faces multiple charges, including making a threat to use a destructive device, filing a false bomb report, and misusing emergency services, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
On February 26, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence after Justin Blaxton repeatedly dialed 911, according to NBC News Miami
During one of the calls, Blaxton allegedly requested a ride to the airport, stating his intention to travel to the White House and “assassinate”President Donald Trump.
He also claimed to have hacked into a missile system, threatening to launch an attack to “destroy” New York City. According to authorities, he further stated that his missiles were “attracted” to Trump Tower.
Blaxton, a Loxahatchee, Florida resident, has a documented history of mental health issues and has made numerous 911 calls involving threats and complaints since 2019, NBC News Miami reported.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office conducted a wellness check at Blaxton’s residence but was unable to locate him. Deputies later reached him by phone, where he allegedly threatened, “Send Trump to my house or I will kill his sons,” according to a police report reviewed by NBC News Miami.
Blaxton was eventually taken into custody and booked into the Palm Beach County Jail. During his initial court appearance on Wednesday, a judge set his bond at $35,000.
President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. Just two months later, on September 15, he was swiftly escorted to safety following another suspected threat at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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During his 911 calls, Blaxton allegedly made several alarming statements, including:
- “I want a ride to the airport to go to the White House so I can assassinate the president.”
- “I’m a mass murderer, come get me.”
- “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***** missiles to destroy New York. I’m a Confederate soldier, and I’m getting revenge. My missiles are attracted to Donald Trump’s tower.”*
Former Secret Service agent Jason Russell told CBS12 that every threat is taken seriously:
“What really normally happens, though, is you’re looking at not necessarily the words that were said but a lot of the behaviors that might surround those words. So you might be looking at any weapon ownership, the ability for somebody to travel, is there any evidence that they’ve shown up at campaign events or anything like that.”
Russell also noted that many individuals who make threats often have a history of mental health issues or are experiencing a mental health crisis.
Blaxton is scheduled to appear in mental health court on April 16.