A Florida congressional candidate and former U.S. Marine is facing a Secret Service investigation after posting a video calling President Donald Trump “the Antichrist” and saying the president “must be ended.”
William Upham, a Republican write-in candidate for Florida’s 5th Congressional District who describes himself as a prosecutor “running to fix a broken political system,” posted a nearly seven-minute video that quickly turned from campaign promises to religious conspiracy.
Upham opens the video by saying he entered the race to restore bipartisanship and return power to the working class.
The tone quickly shifts, however, as Upham says he has come to believe the country is “broken” and that America is engaged in a spiritual battle.
“We are led by a president who is the enemy of God.”
Upham then cited Bible passages and discussed the oath he took as a Marine officer to defend the Constitution “against all enemies, foreign and domestic.”
He claimed there is “no doubt” Trump is “the Antichrist.”
“He is a false messiah. And he is your enemy. And he must be ended,” Upham said in the video.
Later, Upham urged viewers to question whether they are “worshiping a false idol” before concluding, “President Trump is the Antichrist. And he will be ended and sent to hell. God will prevail against evil.”
The U.S. Marine Corps quickly condemned Upham, saying he was medically discharged May 30, 2025.
“The Marine Corps is aware of the disturbing statements made by William Upham,” the service wrote on X. “The comments made by Upham are a direct violation of the oath he swore to uphold and are not in keeping with the service’s values.”
The U.S. Secret Service acknowledged the comments in a statement to Fox News Digital.
“The U.S. Secret Service is aware of the comments made by a congressional candidate in Florida, and we investigate anything that can be perceived as a threat toward one of our protectees.”
A Secret Service spokesperson added, “Out of concern for operational security, we do not discuss matters of protective intelligence.”
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao also condemned the remarks, writing on X, “Unacceptable. William Upham is no longer a Marine and does not represent our values or ethos.”
Upham describes himself on X as a prosecutor running to fix a broken political system. He is a write-in candidate with no major party backing.
The video comes as threats against President Trump remain a concern for federal law enforcement. Trump has survived three separate attempts on his life since announcing his third presidential campaign.
Fox News Digital reached out to the FBI, the White House and Upham’s campaign for comment.
The charges remain allegations. The case has not been proven in court.
