A 73-year-old man from Florida is being detained without bond following accusations of making threats on social media to harm President Donald Trump.
Glenn DeCicco was taken into custody on Friday night, April 4, 2025, in Jupiter, Florida, after authorities were informed of alarming Facebook posts that suggested violence against the president.
According to police documentation, DeCicco’s Facebook entries contained the phrase “Ass-ass-inate!” and the statement “Winning strategy: buy QQQ today, sell SQQQ today; shoot Trump tomorrow.” Concerned individuals reported these messages to local law enforcement.
When Jupiter Police Department officers approached DeCicco at his home to question him about the posts, they observed that he seemed visibly upset while expressing his political opinions. When questioned specifically about the threatening content, DeCicco reportedly stated, “It was a thought that I had.”
Subsequent to their initial inquiry, Jupiter police collaborated with the United States Secret Service throughout the investigation. This partnership underscores the seriousness with which threats against the president are addressed, regardless of their origin.
DeCicco was arrested without incident and charged with making written threats to kill or cause bodily harm, a severe crime under Florida law. During his first court hearing, a judge ruled that DeCicco be held without the option of bail.
The incident occurred in a state that some law enforcement officials describe as a frequent source of 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 already survived two assassination attempts during and after his 2024 presidential campaign. The first took place on July 13, 2024, at a campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania, where a shooter fired at Trump, grazing his ear. One attendee, Corey Comperatore, was killed in the incident. The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot by Secret Service agents.
Two months later, on September 15, 2024, authorities prevented another assassination attempt while Trump was golfing at his club in West Palm Beach, Florida. In this incident, Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58-year-old man from Hawaii, was reportedly found 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 captured.
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 and could face life imprisonment if found guilty.
The Secret Service has come under intense scrutiny following these security breaches, particularly the July incident in Pennsylvania, which security experts described as a significant failure in protective protocols. The events led to calls for the resignation of then-Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle and prompted 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 responsible for 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 obtained legal representation. If convicted of making written threats to kill, he could face significant penalties under Florida state law.
