Police say Justin Blaxton made multiple threats during 911 calls; charged with making false reports
A Florida man has been arrested after allegedly claiming he planned to assassinate Donald Trump and launch missiles at New York City, including Trump Tower.
Justin Blaxton, 34, of Loxahatchee, was taken into custody after calling 911 in Palm Beach County late on February 25, where he allegedly made a series of alarming threats.
Blaxton’s threats and arrest
According to police, Blaxton called 911 and demanded a ride to the airport, allegedly stating:
“I need a ride to the airport to be taken to the White House so I can assassinate the president.”
In another call, he allegedly threatened to launch missiles, saying:
“I’m about to launch f**ing missiles to destroy New York. I’m a Confederate soldier, and I’m getting revenge.”*
Blaxton was arrested the following day, on February 26, and charged with threats to discharge a destructive device, making false reports of an explosive, and misuse of 911 services.
Court appearance and mental health history
Blaxton appeared in court on Wednesday, where his bond was set at $25,000. He has a history of mental-health-related interactions with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and is set for a hearing in mental health court on April 16.
Secret Service involvement and previous threats against Trump
The Secret Service, which protects the president, has not yet commented on whether it will investigate the threats.
Palm Beach County is home to Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, which has seen previous security incidents.
In September 2024, prosecutors say Ryan Wesley Routh attempted to assassinate Trump while he was playing golf at Mar-a-Lago. A Secret Service agent spotted Routh’s weapon and opened fire, forcing him to flee before being arrested.
Additionally, during the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump survived an assassination attempt in July when Matthew Crooks grazed his ear with a bullet at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The incident raised concerns about the Secret Service’s ability to protect high-profile officials, leading to the resignation of director Kimberly Cheatle.
Sean Curran, the agent present during the Butler shooting, now leads the agency.