Volusia County authorities have arrested a 21-year-old woman from Daytona Beach on accusations that she threatened to shoot President Donald Trump. The incident occurred shortly before the president was scheduled to hold a midterm election rally in the city. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office confirmed the arrest, which took place in the early hours of Friday.
The suspect, identified as Allison Albro, was taken into custody after officials reviewed a social media post she allegedly made on Thursday night. According to police records, Albro shared a selfie-style photo with a caption that read, "Going to a trump rally in my city tmr so I can (redacted) him with my flock! wish me luck guys !!" The post was flagged by the U.S. Secret Service, prompting them to contact the Domestic Security Unit of the local sheriff's office.
Deputies subsequently traveled to Albro's residence to investigate the threat. Upon their arrival, the arrest report notes that Albro appeared emotionally upset. She stated that she was aware of why law enforcement had come to her home. During the interaction, she reportedly told the deputies that her social media post was "obviously a joke."
Albro also claimed that she did not own a Glock handgun and that she generally did not like guns. She told investigators that she would never intentionally hurt someone, though she admitted to not liking the president. The report indicates that Albro's mother had advised her to delete the post after warning her of the potential legal consequences.
A search of the residence was conducted by deputies, but no weapons were found inside the home. Following the investigation, Albro was arrested and booked into jail. She faces charges of written threats to kill or do bodily injury, as well as unlawful use of a communication device.
Sheriff Mike Chitwood addressed the incident in a Facebook post, urging others to consider the implications of posting what they consider a joke. He stated, "I would strongly advise anyone else thinking of posting a 'joke' along these lines to think twice." Chitwood added that the sheriff's office continues to collaborate closely with the Secret Service, the FBI, and other law enforcement partners to ensure the presidential visit remains a safe event for the community and attendees.
The threat occurred on the eve of Trump's scheduled appearance at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach. The rally was set to begin at 7 p.m. on Friday. Due to the nature of the event, increased security measures were already in place to protect the president and the crowd.
This stop in Daytona Beach is part of a broader national campaign tour the president is undertaking in the days leading up to Election Day on November 3. The visit highlights the heightened security protocols often employed during presidential campaign events in the final weeks of the election cycle.
The details of the arrest and the specific charges were released by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. The incident has drawn attention to the intersection of social media activity and public safety during high-profile political visits.
