JUPITER, Fla. — A 73-year-old man from Jupiter, Fla., was taken into custody Friday on charges of allegedly threatening President Donald Trump in a social media post. The arrest occurred one day before Trump’s scheduled visit too his golf club in northern Palm Beach County.

Glenn DeCicco’s arrest followed an alert to law enforcement regarding a concerning Facebook post, according to the Jupiter Police Department’s social media proclamation. Authorities initiated an inquiry into the statements made online, which ultimately led to the charge of intimidation through written threats against the president.

Legal Proceedings and Restrictions

During DeCicco’s initial court appearance Saturday, a judge ordered him to refrain from any contact with Trump or his properties, according to court records. DeCicco is currently being held without bail at the Palm Beach County Jail.

Cooperation with the Secret Service

The Jupiter Police Department collaborated closely with the U.S. Secret Service throughout the investigation. this interagency cooperation underscores the seriousness with which threats against the president are treated.

The Secret Service emphasizes the importance of public vigilance in identifying and reporting potential threats.

Threats against POTUS or any Secret Service protectee are taken very seriously.Our success often starts with tips from the public so please continue to report suspicious activity to police.
Anthony Guglielmi, Secret Service spokesman, via X

President Trump’s Visit

The arrest coincided with Trump’s eighth weekend visit to Palm Beach since assuming office. He spent Saturday and Sunday at his Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter,participating in the senior Club Championship.

Geographic Context

Jail records indicate that decicco resides approximately 30 minutes north of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. This proximity adds another layer of concern to the alleged threat.