A Florida man allegedly threatened to assassinate President Donald Trump and launch missiles to destroy New York in a series of 911 calls.
Justin Blaxton, 34, of Loxahatchee, reportedly made multiple 911 calls to the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office on Feb. 26, according to a WPEC-TV report that referenced an arrest report from the sheriff’s office.
“I need a ride to the airport to be taken to the White House to assassinate the President,” Blaxton allegedly said in one of the calls.
“I’m about to launch the missiles to destroy New York,” he allegedly mentioned in one of the calls. “I’m a Confederate soldier and I’m looking to get revenge. My missiles are attracted to Donald Trump’s tower.”
Commenting on the recorded 911 calls, Jason Russell, a former U.S. Secret Service agent with 10 years of experience, described the content as “the idle rant of somebody who’s mentally deranged,” as reported by the outlet.
Russel told the outlet that a controversial figure like Trump could lead to more threats. (Scott Olson/Getty Images, File)
“A good percentage of the people that make threats have some level of mental illness or they’re experiencing some type of mental breakdown,” Russel said.
Blaxton has an “extensive” history of mental health-related encounters with local police, the New York Post reported, citing court documents.
His bond was set at $35,000 and a hearing in mental health court was set for April 16.
