Pipe Bomb Threats SHOCK Disneyland

A 22-year-old California man faces federal charges for posting pipe bomb death threats against Vice President JD Vance on Disney’s Instagram—precisely while Vance enjoyed a family day at Disneyland.

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Marco Antonio Aguayo arrested January 17, 2026, after posting threats on July 12, 2025, referencing pipe bombs and bloodshed against “corrupt politicians.”
Threats posted same day Vance family visited Disneyland Resort, prompting swift Secret Service response within hours.
Aguayo claimed posts were a “joke” for attention, but now faces up to five years in prison for threats against the President and successors.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi and prosecutors vow swift justice, highlighting federal power to track online threats.
Case underscores pattern of attacks on Vance, validating Trump administration’s focus on law and order amid rising dangers to leaders.

Threats Emerge During Family Visit

Marco Antonio Aguayo, 22, from Anaheim, California, posted violent threats on Disney’s official Instagram account at approximately 6:15 p.m. on July 12, 2025. Vice President JD Vance had arrived earlier that day at Disneyland Resort with his wife Usha and children. Air Force Two landed at John Wayne Airport, sparking social media buzz about the visit. Aguayo’s posts under @jesses_andamy demanded pipe bombs, imminent bloodshed, and action against corrupt politicians. The public nature on a major platform exposed thousands to the danger instantly.

In a case led by the U.S. Secret Service, an Orange County man was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint alleging that he posted on Instagram death threats against Vice President JD Vance during his visit to Disneyland Resort last year. Marco Antonio Aguayo, 22, of… pic.twitter.com/PNip56k4aI

— FBI Los Angeles (@FBILosAngeles) January 17, 2026

Swift Federal Response Secures the Scene

Within five hours of the posts, U.S. Secret Service agents and an Anaheim Police sergeant confronted Aguayo at his apartment. He initially denied involvement but later admitted the posts, dismissing them as a joke for laughs. Federal investigators traced the account via Meta and Google records, linking email, phone numbers, IP addresses, and his home. This rapid action protected Vance’s family amid a packed theme park. The incident reveals social media’s vulnerability, yet federal efficiency prevailed.

Federal Charges and Prosecutorial Resolve

On January 14, 2026, prosecutors filed a federal criminal complaint charging Aguayo with threats against the President and successors. He entered custody January 17, with initial appearance set for January 20 in Santa Ana’s U.S. District Court. The single count carries a maximum five-year prison term. U.S. Attorney’s Office, FBI, and local police collaborated seamlessly. No legal counsel details appear in records yet. This prosecution affirms Trump-era priorities: no tolerance for threats eroding leader safety and national stability.

Attorney General Pamela Bondi declared the case a horrific reminder of dangers to officials from deranged criminals. She praised Vance’s safety, lauded the arrest, and pledged swift justice. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli echoed: no tolerance for threats against public officials. He warned anonymous online posters that authorities will track and prosecute them relentlessly. These statements signal deterrence, crucial as Vance faces repeated attacks including home vandalism suspects.

Implications for Security and Accountability

The case spotlights ongoing threats to Vice President Vance since his January 2025 inauguration, including other directives to harm him tracked by Secret Service. Short-term, it prompts security reviews at public venues like Disneyland and bolsters social media monitoring. Long-term, it sets prosecution precedent, pressuring platforms like Instagram for better threat detection and law enforcement cooperation. For conservatives, it validates limited-government strength in protecting leaders without infringing free speech—real threats get checked decisively. Public safety at family destinations hangs in balance amid rising political violence.