According to a statement from the Trump-Vance Transition team, several of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees were targeted in “bomb threats” and “swatting” incidents.
“Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees and Administration appointees were targeted in violent, unAmerican threats to their lives and those who live with them. These attacks ranged from bomb threats to ‘swatting.’ In response, law enforcement and other authorities acted quickly to ensure the safety of those who were targeted. President Trump and the entire Transition team are grateful for their swift action,” the statement read.
“President Trump and the Transition are focused on doing the work of uniting our nation by ensuring a safe and prosperous future. With President Trump as our example, dangerous acts of intimidation and violence will not deter us,” it added.
#BREAKING: Several Trump cabinet nominees were targeted with bomb threats and SWATTING last night, per @karolineleavitt
The violent left is at it again.
Will Joe Biden condemn this? pic.twitter.com/PJlZoQO21O
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) November 27, 2024
A closer look:
Per NBC New York:
None of the threats involved protectees of the U.S. Secret Service, including President-elect Donald Trump or Vice President-elect JD Vance, according to the senior law enforcement officials.
ADVERTISEMENTRep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), who was nominated by Trump to become the United States Ambassador to the United Nations said she was targeted.
“This morning, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, her husband, and their three year old son were driving home to Saratoga County from Washington for Thanksgiving when they were informed of a bomb threat to their residence,” her office said in a statement. “New York State, County law enforcement, and U.S. Capitol Police responded immediately with the highest levels of professionalism.”
New York State Police confirmed they responded to Stefanik’s house at 9 a.m.
“State Police members and K9 units trained in explosives detection swept the home and did not locate any explosive devices,” the agency said in a social media post.
Former Rep. Lee Zeldin, Trump’s nomination to head the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), said there was a pipe bomb threat made against his home.
“A pipe bomb threat targeting me and my family at our home today was sent in with a pro-Palestinian themed message. My family and I were not home at the time and are safe. We are working with law enforcement to learn more as this situation develops. We are thankful for the swift actions taken by local officers to keep our family, neighbors, and local community secure,” Zeldin said.
A pipe bomb threat targeting me and my family at our home today was sent in with a pro-Palestinian themed message. My family and I were not home at the time and are safe. We are working with law enforcement to learn more as this situation develops. We are thankful for the swift…
— Lee Zeldin (@LeeMZeldin) November 27, 2024
NBC News reports:
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., who last week withdrew his bid to be Trump’s attorney general, confirmed that he was among the targets of a bomb threat. A bomb squad reported to his home in Florida in response to the threat. Initially, a bomb-sniffing dog was brought to his home by the sheriff but was inconclusive, which led to the bomb squad being called in.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said “no devices were located. The immediate area was also searched with negative results.”
ADVERTISEMENTGaetz said he was not home at the time but a family member was. The details of the Gaetz threat were first reported by Punchbowl News.
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