# Florida candidate arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Trump

A write-in candidate for the Florida House of Representatives was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill former President Donald Trump. The arrest highlights ongoing security concerns for high-profile political figures in the current polarized climate. The candidate faces charges related to making violent threats.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/16/marine-arrested-charged-allegedly-threatening-to-kill-trump) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:47:09 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9q97028ex5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:40:53 GMT

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/games/967174/steam-game-malware-cryptostealer-arrest) — 2026-07-17T11:34:35-04:00