Man Arrested for Threatening Vice President at Disneyland

A 22-year-old man from Southern California was arrested on Friday for allegedly making death threats against Vice President J.D. Vance during his visit to Disneyland last year.

Marco Antonio Aguayo faces charges related to threatening public officials. He is set to appear in U.S. District Court in Santa Ana on Tuesday.

California Attorney General Pam Bondi commented on the situation, stating that this incident serves as a troubling reminder of the dangers public servants encounter from individuals with harmful intentions. She expressed gratitude that Vice President Vance and his family were safe and praised the police for their role in the arrest, highlighting her commitment to ensuring swift justice.

Aguayo reportedly made his threats through Instagram, responding to a post from the official Walt Disney Company account. At the time, the Vice President was accompanied by his wife Usha and at least two of their children, enjoying the well-known theme park.

In his comments, which were posted on July 12, 2025, Aguayo allegedly claimed that “pipe bombs were planted” in anticipation of Vance’s arrival and urged action against what he called “corrupt politicians.” In one of his more alarming messages, he warned that “bloodshed” could happen that night, expressing a twisted sense of urgency for violence.

Authorities took immediate action, dispatching two Secret Service agents and a police sergeant to Aguayo’s location within hours of his posts.

Initially, Aguayo denied creating the comments, claiming that his account had been hacked, according to the criminal complaint. However, he later confessed to making the threats and allowed law enforcement to access his Instagram to verify them.

Aguayo contended that the threatening remarks were meant as a “joke” designed to grab attention, insisting he forgot to delete them.

If found guilty, Aguayo faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Esairi emphasized that such threats against public officials will not be tolerated, expressing relief that the Vice President and his family remained unharmed during their visit. He also warned potential offenders that making anonymous threats online won’t shield them from justice.

No response was received from a spokesperson for Vice President Vance regarding this situation.