Michael Wiseman: Florida man arrested over alleged death threats to Trump and JD Vance on social media

JUPITER, FLORIDA: A Florida man was arrested on Friday, July 19, for allegedly threatening to kill Donald Trump and JD Vance, Republican presidential and vice-presidential nominees, respectively.

Authorities identified the suspect as Michael Wiseman, 68, who reportedly made the threats via Facebook posts. The Jupiter Police Department released a statement detailing their investigation.

 “After investigating the reports and the suspect’s Facebook account, JPD detectives found that Wiseman had made multiple threats against Trump and Vance, who earlier this week became the Republican nominees for President and Vice President, respectively,” the statement read.

“Threats were also made concerning bodily harm to members of the Trump and Vance families,” reported Daily Beast.

Police officials indicated they received multiple tips about the 68-year-old’s alleged posts, prompting a thorough investigation.

Donald Trump escapes assassination attempt by a whisker

Michael Wiseman's arrest comes in the wake of a recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler Pennsylvania. On Saturday, July 13, as Trump spoke at the rally, a gunman fired at the former president. A bullet grazed his ear.

The attacker, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by Secret Service snipers. The incident resulted in the tragic death of a volunteer firefighter Corey Comperatore and left two others gravely injured.

The FBI continues to investigate the motives behind Crooks' actions.

According to voter records, Crooks was a registered Republican who had recently purchased 50 rounds of ammunition. His connection to a popular gun YouTube channel Demolition Ranch and his failed attempt to join his high school shooting club are also being scrutinized.

Another Florida man arrested over death threats to Joe Biden

Jupiter Police Department Deputy Chief Michael Barbera said about the arrest, “We take all threats to human beings seriously here at the Jupiter Police Department, but given what happened a couple of days ago, we took it a step further.”

Adding to the tension, another Florida man was arrested this week for allegedly threatening to kill President Joe Biden.

The man was accused of sending messages stating he wanted to kill the President of the United States. The investigation began in June after an Intake Coordinator at the Apalachee Center — a mental health facility — contacted the United State's Secret Service Tallahassee residence officer about the behavior of patient Jason Patrick Alday.

According to the Department of Justice, Alday was arrested by the United States Marshals Service Task Force, and the United States Secret Service on Monday, July 15.

Internet reacts to arrest of Florida man over death threats against Donald Trump and JD Vance

In the wake of the arrest of a Florida man for allegedly threatening to kill Donald Trump and JD Vance, social media erupted with a flurry of reactions. Users expressed a mix of outrage and approval over the handling of the situation.

A social media user tweeted, "Good. Violence should not be acceptable in any circumstance. Even on social media."

Another said, "Florida is not soft on crime."

A third added, "The left is out for blood."

"Death threats against presidential candidates is a felony offense. Look it up and lock him up!" claimed an individual.

"There is no room for this in our nation!!!" stated another.

"It’s not a WISEman obviously," mocked an individual.

"Florida man strikes again," chimed an individual.

"Good. That stuff is extremely serious now. Don't play dumb games," read a tweet. 

"Lock him up and throw away the key!" added another.

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