A 73-year-old Florida man is being held without bond after allegedly posting threats to assassinate President Donald Trump on social media. Glenn DeCicco was arrested Friday night in Jupiter, Florida, after authorities were alerted to concerning Facebook posts that appeared to threaten violence against the president.
According to police reports, DeCicco’s Facebook posts included the word “Ass-ass-inate!” and the message “Winning strategy: buy QQQ today, sell SQQQ today; shoot Trump tomorrow.” These posts caught the attention of concerned individuals who reported them to local authorities.
When officers from the Jupiter Police Department visited DeCicco at his residence to question him about the posts, they noted he appeared visibly agitated while discussing his political viewpoints. When specifically asked about the threatening messages, DeCicco reportedly told officers, “It was a thought that I had.”
Following their initial investigation, Jupiter police coordinated with the United States Secret Service throughout the case. The collaboration between local law enforcement and federal authorities highlights the seriousness with which threats against the president are treated, regardless of the source.
DeCicco was taken into custody without incident and charged with written threats to kill or do bodily harm, a serious offense under Florida law. During his initial court appearance, a judge ordered that DeCicco be held without the possibility of bail and explicitly directed him to stay away from President Trump.
This incident occurs in a state that has become what some law enforcement officials describe as a hotbed for threats against the president. According to multiple reports, other recent cases in Florida include a woman from West Palm Beach who was charged with making violent threats against Trump on Facebook, and another individual who was arrested for posting threats to kill both President Trump and Vice President JD Vance on the same platform.
The arrest comes amid heightened sensitivity to threats against Trump, who has already survived two apparent assassination attempts during and after his 2024 presidential campaign. The first occurred on July 13, 2024, at a campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania, where a shooter fired at Trump, grazing his ear. One audience member, Corey Comperatore, was killed during the incident. The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was fatally shot by Secret Service agents.
Just two months later, on September 15, 2024, authorities thwarted what they described as another assassination attempt while Trump was golfing at his club in West Palm Beach, Florida. In that incident, Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58-year-old man from Hawaii, was allegedly spotted hiding in bushes near the golf course with a rifle aimed at a member of Trump’s security detail. A Secret Service agent fired at Routh, who fled but was later apprehended.
Routh, who reportedly had a history of criminal charges and political activism, allegedly planned the attack for months and left a note indicating his intention to kill the president. He faces multiple federal charges, including attempted assassination of a presidential candidate, and could face life imprisonment if convicted.
The Secret Service has faced intense scrutiny following these security breaches, particularly the July incident in Pennsylvania, which was described by security experts as a significant failure in protective protocols. The events prompted calls for the resignation of then-Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle and led to an independent review of the agency’s security arrangements ordered by then-President Biden.
Law enforcement officials note that threats against political figures have increased significantly in recent years, creating new challenges for those tasked with their protection. The Secret Service and local law enforcement agencies continue to monitor social media and other platforms for potential threats, as demonstrated in DeCicco’s case.
DeCicco’s next court appearance has not yet been announced, and it remains unclear if he has secured legal representation. If convicted of making written threats to kill, he could face significant penalties under Florida state law.
