Staff Reports
In the wake of a chilling assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, security measures have predictably ramped up to safeguard the GOP nominee as he heads into the 2024 race. It appears that some folks haven’t quite gotten the memo about the seriousness of this situation, leading to the recent arrest of a Florida man, Michael Wiseman, who apparently thought it would be a good idea to air his disdain on social media directed at not just Trump, but also at the vice presidential hopeful, Sen. JD Vance.
This arrest comes hot on the heels of a nerve-racking incident in Pennsylvania, where a gunman aimed for Trump—of all people—during a rally. A bullet whizzing past the former president’s ear during his speech serves as a reminder that there are some real nutjobs out there, and the threat to politicians, especially ones like Trump, is all too real. Wiseman’s ill-timed attempts at humor—or whatever he thought he was doing—were swiftly exposed as fools’ gold with the kind of serious repercussions that anyone with half a brain would see coming.
🚨🇺🇸 BREAKING: FLORIDA MAN ARRESTED FOR MAKING ONLINE THREATS TO TRUMP, VANCE, AND THEIR FAMILIES 🚨
⚠️“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… pic.twitter.com/F0UAARkSfx
— The News You Dont See (@Crazynews4real) July 20, 2024
The Jupiter Police Department wasted no time in swooping in on Wiseman after multiple tips flooded in from concerned citizens who clearly still believe in the idea of accountability online. The investigation, which teamed up local cops with the U.S. Secret Service, resulted in Wiseman being charged with threats to kill. Prosecutors likely eyed this as a slam dunk, recognizing that threats against prominent figures can’t just be dismissed as the ramblings of an internet troll.
However, Wiseman wasn’t even armed when taken into custody—seemingly not even an ounce of intent to back up his threats with action. This raises the question: What did he think would happen? In the wake of a serious assassination attempt, surely he should have known that any threat towards Trump or Vance would be taken seriously. Local law enforcement has made it clear that even if this guy has no criminal history, the stakes are too high for humor aimed at targeting political figures in light of recent events.
Deputy Chief Michael Barbera was straightforward in reminding everyone that letting ominous words escape into the vast abyss of social media is a surefire way to invite scrutiny. In these increasingly bizarre times, it seems that even idle threats are being taken with the gravity they deserve—a sadly necessary safety measure given today’s political landscape. While the existing threats may not always make headlines, there is a quiet assurance that the Secret Service is always one step ahead, keeping the country’s leaders safe from those who can’t separate fact from fiction.
