Man Charged After Disneyland Bomb Threats During Vice President J.D. Vance Visit

If Federal prosecutors say online threats posted on Disneyland’s Instagram account prompted a Secret Service and local police response during the vice president’s California visit.

By: Haitian Prime News|January 17, 2026|Anaheim, California

Federal authorities have charged a 22-year-old California man in connection with online bomb threats made during Vice President J.D. Vance’s visit to Disneyland, according to filings from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Court documents identify the suspect as Marco Antonio Aguayo, who allegedly posted multiple threatening comments on Disneyland’s official Instagram account on July 12, 2025, while the vice president was in the area. The posts prompted an immediate law enforcement response due to the potential security risk.

According to an affidavit included in the criminal complaint, Aguayo initially denied writing the comments and claimed his social media account had been compromised. Investigators later state that he admitted to authoring the posts, telling authorities he intended them as a joke meant to attract attention and provoke laughter.

The complaint cites three threatening comments posted around 6:15 p.m. from the Instagram handle “@jesses_andamy.” The account was reported to be unavailable by Friday morning following the incident.

The U.S. Secret Service, working alongside the Anaheim Police Department, visited Aguayo’s residence the same day, secured a search warrant, and examined electronic devices as part of the investigation. Authorities said Disneyland’s operations were not disrupted, though temporary flight restrictions were imposed in the area. Demonstrations were also reported near the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa during the vice president’s visit.

Court Watch first reported the filing of charges. The Independent later contacted the White House, the U.S. Secret Service, and a Disneyland spokesperson for comment. Officials declined to provide further details, and Aguayo’s custody status and legal representation were not immediately clear.

Federal officials have repeatedly warned that online threats, even those claimed to be jokes, are treated as serious criminal matters when public safety and the security of government officials are involved.

Sources

U.S. Department of Justice court filings

Court Watch

The Independent news