Miami Man Pleads Guilty to Threats Against Secretary of State Rubio

A Miami man, Jon Christopher Enriquez, 47, pleaded guilty last week to three counts of transmitting threats through interstate communications. Enriquez made these threats in a series of public posts on social media platform X. The targets included Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other government officials.

On May 27, Enriquez published three separate posts. These posts included statements that Secretary Rubio would be executed at specific times.

The Department's Bureau of Diplomatic Security led the investigation that resulted in the guilty plea. Diplomatic Security special agents identified the threats and observed their escalation. The Bureau collaborated with several other agencies to apprehend Enriquez. These agencies included the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the City of Miami Police Department, and the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. Diplomatic Security also coordinated closely with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida throughout the investigation and prosecution.

Diplomatic Security considers the protection of the Secretary of State from violence threats a high priority. The Bureau maintains a continuous effort to detect, assess, and respond to threats against the Secretary and other Department leadership. This case reflects the Bureau's role in safeguarding Department leadership and staff both domestically and internationally.