Marine Corps Rebukes Florida Candidate Who Said Trump 'Must Be Killed'
Summary
The U.S. Marine Corps criticized Florida congressional candidate William Upham after he said President Donald Trump "must be killed" in a video. Upham is no longer a Marine, and the Marine Corps said his statement breaks the oath he once took and does not show Marine values.Key Facts
- William Upham, a Florida candidate, posted a video stating President Trump "must be killed."
- Upham was medically discharged from the Marines in May 2025 and is no longer an active member.
- The Marine Corps publicly condemned Upham's comments, saying they violate his oath and Marine values.
- Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao also said Upham does not represent Marine values or ethos.
- Upham called President Trump the "anti-Christ" and a "false Messiah" in his video.
- Upham qualified on June 9 as a write-in candidate for Florida’s 5th Congressional District.
- The district includes parts of Northeast Florida such as Jacksonville and St. Augustine.
- The incident adds to concerns about violent political speech and threats against elected officials in the U.S.
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