Florida Congressman threatened with death

SOUTH FLORIDA — October 23, 2026. A Florida man has been arrested after allegedly threatening to kill U.S. Congressman Jared Moskowitz, prompting a swift law enforcement response and renewed concerns about the safety of elected officials.

The arrest took place Thursday, October 22, in Boca Raton, just miles from the Democratic congressman’s home.

Moskowitz, who represents parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties in South Florida, confirmed the arrest in a public statement and thanked authorities for protecting his family.

A Disturbing Voicemail

According to the congressman’s office, the suspect left a threatening voicemail at Moskowitz’s congressional office in Coral Springs.

The message allegedly included a threat to slit the congressman’s throat.

Moskowitz reported the message to law enforcement, and investigators traced the call.

Authorities subsequently arrested a man in Boca Raton and took him to the Palm Beach County Jail.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) confirmed that it is investigating the incident.

As of Friday’s reporting, the suspect’s identity had not been publicly released, and additional details about potential criminal charges remained unavailable.

Congressman Says His Family Was Put at Risk

In an official statement released October 22, Moskowitz said:

“A constituent of mine has just been arrested in Boca Raton, just a few miles from my house, for threatening my life.”

He thanked FDLE and local police for their quick response, saying their actions helped keep him and his family safe.

The incident is particularly concerning because Moskowitz has already been living under heightened security protection following an earlier threat.

This Is Not the First Threat Against Him

In November 2024, authorities uncovered a potential assassination plot involving Moskowitz.

During that investigation, police discovered firearms, body armor and a manifesto containing antisemitic rhetoric.

Investigators also found the congressman’s name among potential targets, alongside Jewish institutions and other locations.

The suspect in that earlier case, John Lapinski Jr., was subsequently sentenced to 25 years in federal prison.

Following that incident, Moskowitz and his family received additional security protection, including a law enforcement presence at their residence.

The latest arrest has renewed concerns about the threats facing the congressman.

Authorities have not announced any connection between the two cases.

Threat Comes During a Heated Election Campaign

The arrest occurred less than two weeks before Florida’s November 3 general election.

Moskowitz is seeking reelection against Republican Scott Singer, a former mayor of Boca Raton.

Singer condemned the threat, emphasizing that political violence and intimidation have no place in American politics.

Both candidates are Jewish and have spoken publicly about concerns surrounding antisemitism and political threats.

There is currently no verified evidence that the latest threat was connected to the election campaign or motivated by antisemitism.

Other Florida Lawmakers Have Faced Security Threats

The arrest follows another concerning incident involving a South Florida member of Congress.

Earlier this week, a suspicious envelope containing white powder was delivered to the Sunrise office of Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

Police, hazardous materials personnel and federal investigators responded.

Subsequent testing determined that the substance was not hazardous.

Similar suspicious mail incidents have been reported involving other federal lawmakers.

Authorities have not established a connection between those incidents and the threat against Moskowitz.

Investigation Continues

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement continues investigating the threatening voicemail and the circumstances surrounding the arrest.

Investigators have not publicly established a motive.

The suspect is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.