Investigative reporter Nick Sortor had a frightening encounter while giving a live update on the scene from Maui.
In the incredibly creepy exchange, a strange man approached Sortor from behind while conducting a live shoot with Steve Bannon on War Room.
“Just HOURS after I began pressing the mayor of Maui SUPER hard about children missing from the fire, I began being stalked, harassed, and intimidated,” Sortor wrote.
“This morning at 5:45 am, about 2 mins after I started my live shot with Steve Bannon on War Room while alone in the rear of my hotel, a stalker aggressively approached me from behind.”
“My hotel is 45 minutes from Lahaina. I don’t know who this guy is or why he showed up to my hotel at 5:45 am. He would’ve had NO WAY of knowing I had a live shot scheduled,” Sortor continued.
Watch the scary encounter:
🚨 Just HOURS after I began pressing the mayor of Maui SUPER hard about children missing from the fire, I began being stalked, harassed, and intimidated.
This morning at 5:45 am, about 2 mins after I started my live shot with Steve Bannon on War Room while alone in the rear of… pic.twitter.com/ZpFKWIPPoJ
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 19, 2023
*Screenshot from Nick Sortor X Post*
Our friends at The Gateway Pundit transcribed the exchange between Sortor and the stalker:
Stalker, “Hey, what’s up Nick? I’ve been trying to reach you. Been reaching out to you on X (Twitter).”
Sortor, “Um…”
Stalker, “You’re supposed to be uh, meeting with people here. Who do you, what victims have you met?”
Sortor, “Uh, okay, yeah. So this is, this is, so you’re seeing this live right now. People actually tracked, they tracked me down. And…”
Stalker, “I thought you were staying in a tent. You said you were staying in a tent, Nick. You’re taking up resources.
Sortor, “I’m not taking up resources here.”
“I’ve even received SEVERAL death threats from ‘anonymous’ users (aka cowards) over the past days, and ESPECIALLY the last 12 hours. Although I now have to move hotels, get a new rental car, and possibly even HIRE SECURITY to travel around with me for my own safety, I WILL NOT BE DETERRED,” Sortor wrote.
“If anything, I will be MORE vocal. Stalking and harassing me WILL backfire—I promise you that. I don’t trust the Maui, Hawaii, or US governments. They’re all lying. They know the truth, but they’re hiding it from the public,” he continued.
Sortor asked these pivotal questions about the Maui fire response:
- WHY IS THERE STILL A MASSIVE MEDIA BLACKOUT?
- WHY DID THEY LIE ABOUT THE SIRENS?
- WHY ARE RESIDENTS BANNED FROM VISITING THEIR HOMES?
- WHAT IS GOING ON HERE ON MAUI?
“Only reason I turned my back on the aggressor was because I had a monitor that was mirroring my video feed, so I could actually see him and would know if he made any movements. I was hoping he’d just back off if I continued on with the live shot,” Sortor explained.
“They’re trying to send a message…”
They’re trying to send a message…
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 19, 2023
Sortor said he’s working on security while reporting from Maui.
Thanks Ryan. I’m working on security at this point.
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 19, 2023
“As someone that’s been on the ground here in Maui, Hawaii for several days now, let me be clear: THIS IS NOT A NATURAL DISASTER. This fire was started by HUMANS—whether accidentally or intentionally. The government LIES are absolutely ENRAGING,” Sortor previously said.
As someone that’s been on the ground here in Maui, Hawaii for several days now, let me be clear:
THIS IS NOT A NATURAL DISASTER.
This fire was started by HUMANS—whether accidentally or intentionally.
The government LIES are absolutely ENRAGING. pic.twitter.com/d1Woo2zWGH
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 19, 2023
“This is now a MAJOR safety issue. I’m literally being stalked by people. Keep in mind i was doing that live shot at 5:45 am local time. That just makes it even worse,” Sortor told War Room’s Grace Chong.
This is now a MAJOR safety issue. I’m literally being stalked by people.
Keep in mind i was doing that live shot at 5:45 am local time. That just makes it even worse.
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 19, 2023
When asked how the exchange ended, Sortor said, “I picked up my tripod and quickly walked away trying to find people that could witness any sort of attack. He then followed me until he saw another person. Then he disappeared. I don’t know where he went. I never saw not heard a car pull into or out of the hotel lot.”
I picked up my tripod and quickly walked away trying to find people that could witness any sort of attack.
He then followed me until he saw another person. Then he disappeared. I don’t know where he went.
I never saw not heard a car pull into or out of the hotel lot.
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 19, 2023
“The CHILDREN are now the TOP PRIORITY for my reporting here in Lahaina, Hawaii. Over 110 people confirmed dead, and the database of missing people HAS OVER 1,000 NAMES. HOW MANY CHILDREN ARE MISSING OR DEAD? Why were they SENT HOME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SCHOOL DAY while their parents were at work? It’s time to find out. THE PEOPLE OF MAUI NEED ANSWERS. WHY IS THE GOVERNMENT HIDING THIS INFORMATION FROM THE PEOPLE?” Sortor said Friday.
🚨 The CHILDREN are now the TOP PRIORITY for my reporting here in Lahaina, Hawaii
Over 110 people confirmed dead, and the database of missing people HAS OVER 1,000 NAMES.
HOW MANY CHILDREN ARE MISSING OR DEAD?
Why were they SENT HOME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SCHOOL DAY while their… pic.twitter.com/Vy6R1cQi1G— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 18, 2023
Sortor participated in a heated press conference with Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen regarding the government’s failure to account for children reportedly trapped in the fire.
WATCH:
Day 11. “How many children are missing ?”
Citizens question Maui County mayor in #Lahaina.
More at https://t.co/NpXnDgJqoE pic.twitter.com/BVIuyeiFom
— Jeremy Lee Quinn (@jeremyreporter) August 19, 2023
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