A California man named Geoffrey Giglio is part of a growing group of Trump supporters who send threats to people opposing the former president, trying to intimidate them. However, these threats are worded carefully to avoid crossing legal boundaries, which would lead to arrest. Giglio, 57, has sent threatening messages to various public figures, including President Joe Biden and U.S. Senator Cory Booker. Despite his aggressive language, he claims he’s protected by the U.S. Constitution’s free speech rights.
Giglio’s actions highlight a rising trend in political threats, particularly from far-right Trump supporters. This increase in menacing behavior comes as fears of political violence grow ahead of the upcoming election. Giglio, like others, uses threats that do not clearly state violent intent, making it hard for law enforcement to press charges. Though investigated by agencies like the FBI, he has never been arrested.
His story shows the challenges law enforcement faces in an environment where political tensions are running high. While making threatening statements, Giglio insists he doesn’t plan to harm anyone but believes he has the right to speak in this way. Legal experts say that while his threats are disturbing, they fall into a “gray area” under the law.
At the same time, Giglio is preparing for potential chaos after the election and says he’s buying more weapons, convinced that America is headed toward a violent conflict between political groups. The use of threatening language by people like Giglio creates a volatile environment, especially as political violence becomes more common.
