“History Needs to Repeat Itself”: Atkins’ Explosive Rhetoric

Atkins’ online tirades began days before Trump’s January 20 inauguration. In one post, he reshared a meme declaring the event a “Day of Mourning for USA,” adding the caption: “Bullets please. Please Jesus! Save America.” Another post bragged about being banned from X (formerly Twitter) for writing, “I hope and pray someone kills him. We haven’t had an assassination in years.”

But Atkins wasn’t done. He doubled down with a meme juxtaposing Trump alongside assassinated leaders like Lincoln and JFK, sarcastically commenting, “Unfortunately, one is still alive.” When questioned, Atkins shrugged off the posts as “jokes”—a defense West Palm Beach Police Chief Tony Araujo called “delusional.”

Cocaine, Contraband, and Contempt for the Law

Atkins’ arrest reads like a dark comedy. Pulled over in his white BMW on January 24, police found three baggies of cocaine in his pocket. But the real punchline? After being booked, he allegedly tried smuggling more cocaine into jail—earning him an additional charge for introducing contraband.

While bond was set at $5,000 for the drug charges, a judge denied it outright for the threats, ordering Atkins to have “no contact with Trump or his family” and banning him from internet devices.

“This Is Not a Joke”: Law Enforcement’s Stern Rebuke

Chief Araujo minced no words: “In today’s climate, you really can’t say things like this. We have incident after incident where threats become real.” Authorities emphasized Atkins’ proximity to Mar-a-Lago, though they found no evidence he attempted to approach the property.

The Secret Service is now weighing federal charges, a move that could escalate Atkins’ legal nightmare. Meanwhile, the FBI’s involvement—sparked by a tip from an Okeechobee resident—highlights how swiftly online threats can spiral into real-world consequences.

A Jarring Irony: The Democrat Baker with a Violent Streak

Atkins, a registered Democrat since 2008, owns “Big Mama’s House of Sweets,” a bakery ironically named for someone now accused of peddling bitterness. His social media activity spiked around Trump’s inauguration, including a bizarre meme of Trump with his late ex-wife Ivanka captioned, “I hope they get back together soon.”

The case arrives amid heightened tensions: Trump survived two assassination attempts in 2024, including a Pennsylvania rally where a bullet grazed his ear.

Broader Implications: A Nation on Edge

Atkins’ arrest has ignited a firestorm online. Critics argue hypocrisy, noting Trump’s history of inflammatory rhetoric and pardons for January 6 rioters. Others ask: When does a ‘wish’ become a threat?

For law enforcement, the message is clear: “Zero tolerance.” But for a polarized public, the case underscores a chilling reality—in America’s hypercharged political arena, even a baker with cocaine and a keyboard can become a national security risk.