TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi visited Downtown Tampa on Friday to discuss political violence. During that news conference, Bondi announced the arrest of a San Diego man who is accused of sending a threatening letter to conservative political commentator Benny Johnson in Tampa.

“This was a coward, hiding behind a keyboard, who thought he could get away with this,” Bondi said.

Bondi is referring to a letter 69 -year-old George Isbell Jr. mailed to Johnson, according to authorities.

It stated, in part, “Maybe someone will blow your head off!!! We can hope! Planning any public engagements? Love to see your head explode and your blood stain the concrete red."

Bondi warned that anyone making threats will be found and charged. She also confirmed this is an issue facing

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