Dominic Ambrosia, 30, of Port Charlotte was arrested and charged with intimidation after allegedly posting a death threat against Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., following President Donald Trump’s endorsement of the congressman for governor.
According to court records filed in Charlotte County, Ambrosia responded to a post on X by writing: “I’m going to kill him! Thanks Mr. President.”
The comment was allegedly made in response to Donalds sharing Trump’s endorsement of his 2026 gubernatorial campaign. Donalds reposted the message on social media acknowledging the endorsement.
Law enforcement officials identified Ambrosia as the account holder who made the threatening post. Investigators later traced the account to a property in Port Charlotte, where he was reportedly living in a travel trailer behind a residence.
Court documents indicate that Ambrosia had a prior criminal history, including an arrest last year for aggravated stalking involving a neighbor. In that case, he was accused of threatening to shoot his neighbor’s dog and damaging the neighbor’s mailbox and vehicle. He later served approximately 300 days in Pinellas County Jail and was released just over a month ago.
Authorities noted that while in custody, Ambrosia refused medication and denied having a mental illness.
In addition to the intimidation charge, Ambrosia was charged with failure of a convicted felon to register. He remains held without bond in Charlotte County Jail.
