California man threatened to kill JD Vance during his Disneyland visit: feds 

A 22-year-old man from Southern California was arrested and charged with making death threats against Vice President JD Vance during his visit to Disneyland last year. Marco Antonio Aguayo is facing charges of threats against the president and successors to the presidency, and he is set to appear in the US District Court in Santa Ana on Tuesday.

Attorney General Pam Bondi expressed her concerns about the dangers that public officials face from individuals who would harm them. She commended Vice President Vance for his safety and praised the police work that led to Aguayo’s arrest, promising swift justice in the case.

Aguayo allegedly made the threats through Instagram, leaving disturbing comments on a post by the Walt Disney Company’s official account. The threats were directed at Vance, who was visiting Disneyland with his wife, Usha, and at least two of their children.

In one of the comments, Aguayo claimed that pipe bombs had been placed in preparation for Vance’s arrival, while another warned of rising up against the vice president. The most alarming message boasted about bloodshed and violence against corrupt politicians.

Authorities acted swiftly, with Secret Service agents and local law enforcement visiting Aguayo less than five hours after the threatening comments were posted. Initially, Aguayo denied involvement and claimed his account had been hacked. However, he later admitted to making the comments and allowed agents access to his Instagram account to verify the posts.

Aguayo tried to downplay the seriousness of his remarks, calling them a joke to provoke attention and laughter. Despite his excuses, he could face up to five years in federal prison if convicted for his actions.

First Assistant United States Attorney Bill Essayli emphasized that criminal threats against public officials will not be tolerated. He warned that perpetrators of online threats will be identified and brought to justice, sending a clear message to anyone considering such actions.

A spokesperson for Vice President Vance did not respond immediately to requests for comment on the situation. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding public officials and holding accountable those who seek to harm them.