The Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged a former congressional candidate from Florida, who ran against Rep. Anna Paulina Luna in the 2022 primaries, with making threats to kill his political rival. The charges include allegations of hiring a hit squad to carry out the assassination. This disturbing development raises significant concerns about the safety of political figures and the atmosphere of political discourse in Florida. The accused candidate reportedly fled to the Philippines following the threats. Multiple reports detail the serious nature of these threats, highlighting a growing trend of violence in political campaigns.