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Bomb Threat Against VP Vance Leads to Arrest
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- A 22-year-old California man was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance with bombs at Disneyland Resort in July 2025.
- Marco Antonio Aguayo reportedly posted on Instagram that pipe bombs were prepared for Vance’s visit to Disneyland, prompting an immediate federal investigation.
- If convicted, Aguayo faces up to five years in prison for threats against the vice president and successors to the presidency.
Law enforcement arrested Marco Antonio Aguayo after he allegedly made online threats about pipe bombs targeting Vice President JD Vance during his stay at Disneyland Resort. Federal investigators from the FBI, Secret Service, and local police acted quickly after posts surfaced on social media in July 2025.
“Marco Antonio Aguayo, 22, of Anaheim, is now in the Unhappiest Place on Earth.
Today, Aguayo was arrested and charged with threatening to kill @VP Vance with pipe bombs last summer when the Vice President and his family visited Disneyland.
If convicted, Aguayo faces up to five…”
— F.A. United States Attorney Bill Essayli (@USAttyEssayli) January 17, 2026
Aguayo was charged after authorities investigated his statement that “pipe bombs have been placed in preparation for J.D. Vance’s arrival.” Officials recovered his phone after visiting his home, furthering their investigation.
“It’s time for us to rise up and you will be a witness to it,” another alleged post from Aguayo read, according to the Department of Justice. “Good luck finding all of them on time there will be bloodshed tonight and we will bathe in the blood of corrupt politicians.”
First Assistant United States Attorney Bill Essayli stated, “First Amendment rights do not extend to threats to kill or injure others, especially our nation’s elected officials. Such conduct will not be tolerated and will not go unpunished.”
Attorney General Pam Bondi remarked, “This case is a horrific reminder of the dangers public officials face from deranged criminals who would do them harm.” She added, “I am grateful that my friend Vice President Vance and his family are safe, applaud the police work that led to the arrest, and will ensure my prosecutors deliver swift justice.”
This is the most recent case involving threats directed at Vice President Vance, underscoring the ongoing risks to America’s leaders. Stay informed on developments that matter to the safety and values of our country.
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