A former candidate from the Florida 13th Congressional District has been charged with making death threats against his political rival, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna. The charges, which involve threatening to hire a hit squad, have raised significant concerns about election-related violence in the United States. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reported that the accused fled to the Philippines after the threats were made public. This alarming case underscores the rising tensions in political campaigns and the potential for harmful actions against opponents.