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Florida Man Charged for Video Calling Trump Antichrist, Urging Killing

7/17/2026

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William L. Upham posted a video calling President Donald Trump Antichrist and urging his killing.
A federal judge ordered his detention pending trial after his arrest in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Department of Justice charged him with a possible five-year prison term.
The U.S. Marine Corps and Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao condemned the remarks.
The Secret Service confirmed it is investigating the comments as a threat to the President.

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William L. Upham posted a video calling President Donald Trump Antichrist and urging his killing.
A federal judge ordered his detention pending trial after his arrest in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Department of Justice charged him with a possible five-year prison term.
The U.S. Marine Corps and Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao condemned the remarks.
The Secret Service confirmed it is investigating the comments as a threat to the President.