The Threat
A volunteer DJ linked to WUML at UMass Lowell posted a blunt message on the social platform Bluesky saying, “It’s simple, we kill JD Vance.” The account identified itself as hanslopez.bsky.social and claimed a connection to the student and community run radio station. The post was a clear and alarming call for violence against a sitting vice president. Whether meant as a tasteless joke or a real threat, it crossed a legal and moral line and deserved swift attention.
University Response
UMass Lowell did not sit on this. Campus police notified the FBI, the Secret Service, and the local Haverhill police the same day after learning about the post. The university publicly condemned the statement and said it takes threats seriously. Officials emphasized that such messages run counter to the values of a free society and the mission of the university. That kind of language has no place in campus discourse or public life.
Federal Investigation
The Secret Service joined the review because threats against national leaders fall squarely into its remit. Authorities say they found no immediate danger to Vice President Vance, but the case remains open as investigators work with federal and local partners to assess intent and context. Investigations like this are meant to protect public officials while also sorting out whether criminal charges are warranted based on the evidence.
Resignation and Aftermath
The DJ in question resigned from his volunteer role at WUML and deleted the post from Bluesky after the backlash. No arrests have been reported so far. The episode is a reminder that public speech has consequences and that social media posts can trigger serious law enforcement action. Universities, radio stations, and online platforms all face pressure to respond quickly when threats appear, and in this case they did just that.
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