A 73-year-old man from Florida is detained without bond after reportedly making threats to assassinate President Donald Trump on social media.
Glenn DeCicco was arrested on Friday night, April 4, 2025, in Jupiter, Florida, following alerts to authorities about Facebook posts suggesting violence against the president.
According to police reports, DeCicco’s Facebook posts included the term “Ass-ass-inate!” and a message stating, “Winning strategy: buy QQQ today, sell SQQQ today; shoot Trump tomorrow.” These posts prompted concerned citizens to notify the authorities.
Officers from the Jupiter Police Department visited DeCicco’s home to question him about the posts, observing that he appeared agitated when discussing his political views. When asked about the threatening messages, DeCicco reportedly stated, “It was a thought that I had.”
Following their initial inquiry, Jupiter police collaborated with the United States Secret Service on the case. This cooperation underscores the gravity with which threats against the president are handled, irrespective of their origin.
DeCicco was apprehended without incident and charged with making written threats to kill or inflict bodily harm, a serious charge under Florida law. At his initial court appearance, a judge ordered DeCicco to be held without bail and instructed him to avoid any contact with President Trump.
This event occurred in a state described by some law enforcement officials as a hotspot for threats against the president. Recent cases in Florida include a West Palm Beach woman charged with making violent threats against Trump on Facebook, and another individual arrested for threatening both President Trump and Vice President JD Vance on the same platform.
The arrest comes amid heightened awareness of threats against Trump, who has survived two assassination attempts during and after his 2024 campaign. The first occurred on July 13, 2024, at a rally near Butler, Pennsylvania, where a shooter fired at Trump, injuring his ear. Audience member Corey Comperatore was killed, and the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by Secret Service agents.
Two months later, on September 15, 2024, authorities thwarted another alleged assassination attempt while Trump was golfing in West Palm Beach, Florida, when Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58-year-old from Hawaii, was allegedly spotted with a rifle aimed at a member of Trump’s security detail. Routh was later apprehended after a Secret Service agent fired at him.
Routh, who has a history of criminal charges and political activism, reportedly planned the attack for months and left a note expressing intent to kill the president. He faces multiple federal charges and could receive a life sentence if convicted.
The Secret Service has faced scrutiny following these security breaches, especially the July incident in Pennsylvania, which was described as a significant failure in protective measures. These events led to calls for the resignation of former Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle and prompted an independent review of the agency’s security protocols ordered by former President Biden.
Law enforcement officials report a significant rise in threats against political figures in recent years, presenting new challenges for those responsible for their protection. The Secret Service and local law enforcement continue to monitor social media and other platforms for potential threats, as exemplified in DeCicco’s case.
DeCicco’s next court date has not been announced, and it remains unclear if he has obtained legal representation. If convicted of making written threats to kill, he could face severe penalties under Florida state law.