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Man arrested for threatening JD Vance on Disneyland’s Instagram page

JD Vance says it was ‘very cool’ to have Disneyland shut down for his family vacation
  • A California man, Marco Antonio Aguayo, faces federal charges for allegedly threatening to place pipe bombs in Disneyland.
  • The threats were reportedly made on Disney's Instagram page on July 12, 2025, coinciding with a visit by Vice President JD Vance and his family.
  • Aguayo is accused of posting comments such as “Pipe bombs have been placed in preparation for J.D. Vance’s arrival” and “there will be bloodshed tonight.”
  • Federal agents questioned Aguayo, who initially denied the posts but later admitted writing them, claiming it was a “joke to provoke attention and laughter.”
  • The complaint indicates a charge of threat against the president and successors to the presidency, following Vance's visit, which had previously drawn protests over immigration policies.
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