Federal prosecutors have charged a man accused of threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance during a Disneyland visit last year.
Anaheim resident Marco Antonio Aguayo, 22, faces one count of making threats against the President and successors to the Presidency, according to the Department of Justice. If convicted, Aguayo could face up to five years in federal prison.
“We will not tolerate criminal threats against public officials,” First Assistant United States Attorney Bill Essayli said. “We are grateful the Vice President and his family remained safe during their visit. Let this case be a warning to anyone who thinks they can make anonymous online threats. We will find you and bring you to justice.”
In an affidavit filed in the case, the U.S. Secret Service said Aguayo posted multiple comments on the Walt Disney Company’s Instagram page on July 12, 2025.
According to the Secret Service, Aguayo, using the username @jesses_andamy, wrote, “Pipe bombs have been placed in preparation for J.D. Vance’s arrival,” followed by, “It’s time for us to rise up and you will be a witness to it.” The thread ended with, “Good luck finding all of them on time there will be bloodshed tonight and we will bathe in the blood of corrupt politicians.”
The Justice Department said Aguayo later surrendered his phone to investigators after authorities located him that same day.