“It’s Simple, We Kill JD Vance”: University-Funded Radio Host Resigns After Secret Service Investigates Bluesky Threat

A single sentence posted on the social media platform Bluesky has ended a radio host’s volunteer career and drawn the scrutiny of federal law enforcement.

The Secret Service confirmed to Fox News Digital that it is aware of a threat made against Vice President JD Vance by a volunteer DJ associated with WUML, a non-commercial radio station funded by the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. The host, identified as an alumnus of the university, has resigned following an immediate multi-agency investigation.

The incident highlights the shrinking gap between online hyperbole and actionable threats in a polarized political climate, where a digital comment can swiftly trigger a real-world federal response.

“It’s Simple, We Kill JD Vance”

The controversy erupted over a post made by an account using the handle hanslopez.bsky.social. In a discussion regarding foreign policy—specifically a user’s claim that “JD VANCE THINKS BRITAIN & FRANCE ARE AMERICAS LIKELY ENEMIES”—the host responded with a stark directive:

“It’s simple, we kill JD Vance.”

The post was made on Bluesky, a social media platform that has become a popular alternative to X (formerly Twitter) for many left-leaning users. While the platform often fosters insular political discussions, this specific threat pierced the bubble and reached university administrators and law enforcement.

The Federal Response

Unlike many online controversies that simmer for days, the response here was rapid. UMass Lowell officials stated they contacted authorities the same day they learned of the post.

“UMass Lowell police promptly coordinated with the FBI, Secret Service and Haverhill police… to ensure an appropriate response,” the university said in a statement.

According to the school, law enforcement made contact with the individual and conducted “necessary assessments.” The determination was that while the rhetoric was violent, there was “no immediate threat” to the Vice President’s safety. The Secret Service acknowledged awareness of the situation but did not comment on specific protective measures.

Fallout for WUML

The station at the center of the storm, WUML, is a staple of the Lowell community, having broadcast for over six decades. Though fully student-run, it is funded by the university, placing the institution in the difficult position of balancing free expression with zero-tolerance policies on violence.

The university moved quickly to distance itself from the alumnus. “Statements such as the post in question are inconsistent with the values of our democracy and our university,” UMass Lowell stated. The individual has since resigned from his volunteer role and deleted the offending posts.

A Pattern of “Assassination Culture”?

This incident is the latest in a series of threats targeting high-level officials. Recently, the Vice President’s home was vandalized, and the suspect in that case had a history of run-ins with the law.

Fox News senior national correspondent William La Jeunesse has reported on what some analysts call a rising “assassination culture” on the political left, where extreme rhetoric against administration officials is increasingly normalized on social media. While the Secret Service determined this specific threat was not imminent, the frequency of such investigations suggests a law enforcement apparatus that is perpetually on high alert.

For the volunteer DJ, a six-word post on a niche social media app has resulted in the loss of a platform and a permanent file with the Secret Service—a stark reminder that in 2026, there is no such thing as a “throwaway” comment when it concerns the executive branch.