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July 15, 2026
William Upham Arrested for Threatening to Kill Trump
- William Upham, a Republican write-in candidate for Florida's fifth congressional district, has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Donald Trump.
- The Secret Service began investigating Upham after he posted videos calling for the overthrow of the Trump administration and advocating violence against Trump.
- Upham faces up to five years in federal prison if convicted, with authorities noting he had access to firearms and made concerning statements recently.
2 Sources
- Former Marine running for Congress says Trump is the Antichrist and 'must be killed' in shocking videoJul 15, 2026 at 10:53 PM · Fox News
- Florida House write-in candidate arrested for allegedly threatening to kill TrumpJul 16, 2026 at 10:47 PM · The Guardian