Overview
- Marco Antonio Aguayo, 22, was taken into custody on Jan. 16 and faces a federal charge of threatening the President and successors, with an initial court appearance expected Tuesday in Santa Ana.
- The criminal complaint alleges Aguayo posted on Disney’s Instagram that “pipe bombs have been placed” and warned of “bloodshed” during Vice President JD Vance’s July 12, 2025 visit.
- Agents questioned Aguayo the same day the posts appeared; he first denied involvement, then admitted writing them as a supposed joke and surrendered his phone and laptop for searches.
- The case is led by the U.S. Secret Service with assistance from the FBI and Anaheim Police Department, and prosecutors say the offense carries a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison.
- Authorities reported no explosives were found and Disneyland operations were not disrupted during the vice president’s visit.