Florida woman jailed after online threat aimed at President Trump
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A 21-year-old Florida resident was arrested after posting a selfie that threatened to shoot President Donald Trump at a rally, highlighting the dangerous mix of online bravado and real-world political violence.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood announced that Allison Albro, 21, of Daytona Beach, was taken into custody on charges of written threats to kill and unlawful use of a communications device. The arrest followed a Thursday selfie post in which Albro wrote, "Going to the Trump rally in my city tomorrow so I can shoot him with my Glock! Wish me luck guys!!"
Chitwood said Albro claimed the post was a joke and that she does not possess a firearm, but stressed that the sheriff’s office is working with the Secret Service, FBI and other partners and will not excuse or minimize threats against the president.
The incident comes as President Donald J. Trump is scheduled to speak in Daytona Beach at 7 p.m. on Friday. Earlier, a separate plot to target Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club was foiled in September 2024, resulting in a life sentence for the gunman.