'UnAmerican threats to their lives': Multiple Trump Cabinet picks targeted in attacks
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'UnAmerican threats to their lives': Multiple Trump Cabinet picks targeted in attacks

Raw Story  

Several nominees for Donald Trump's Cabinet were targeted with bomb threats and and swatting attacks Tuesday night in what the president-elect's team called "violent, unAmerican threats to their lives," according to a statement. The attacks affected nearly a dozen of Trump's picks. Karoline Leavitt, Trump's transition spokeswoman, said in a statement, "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. Law enforcement officials told Fox News officers responded to the homes of several nominees and administration appointees.

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Amid swatting and bomb threats, Biden says will speak to Trump again during transition
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Amid swatting and bomb threats, Biden says will speak to Trump again during transition

Firstpost  

Law enforcement in each case found no evidence of explosive devices, the lawmakers said Joe Biden salutes while boarding Air Force One as he departs for Wilmington, on November 11, and Donald Trump attends a campaign event in Duluth, Georgia, on October 23, 2024. Reuters/File Photo US President Joe Biden said on Friday that his administration was working with the …

'Unconscionable': Death threats mailed to House Democrats reportedly 'signed with MAGA'
3 weeks, 3 days ago

'Unconscionable': Death threats mailed to House Democrats reportedly 'signed with MAGA'

Raw Story  

Several House Democrats have been subjected to bomb threats and swatting in recent days, and the threats all reportedly included President-elect Donald Trump's catchphrase. On Friday, the Washington Post reported that three lawmakers — Reps. Rosa DeLauro Jahana Hayes and Jim Himes — were "targeted with bomb threats." House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the threats ranged from “detailed threats …

Hoax bomb threats to Democrats were ‘signed with MAGA,’ says House leader
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Hoax bomb threats to Democrats were ‘signed with MAGA,’ says House leader

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Senator Chris Murphy was one of the targeted Democrats “These …

Democratic Lawmakers Were Targeted by Bomb Threats on Thanksgiving
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Democratic Lawmakers Were Targeted by Bomb Threats on Thanksgiving

Live Mint  

-- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said lawmakers from his party had been targeted by “violent threats” over the Thanksgiving holiday that included claims of bombs and swatting calls to law enforcement, following similar incidents directed against some of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks. The incidents against the Democratic lawmakers “ranged from detailed threats of a pipe bomb placed in …

5 Democratic lawmakers targeted with bomb threats on Thanksgiving
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

5 Democratic lawmakers targeted with bomb threats on Thanksgiving

India Today  

Five Democratic US lawmakers from Connecticut on Thursday said they were targeted with bomb threats at their homes, but no explosive devices had been found, according to social media and local media. US Representatives Jim Himes, Jahana Hayes, John Larson and Joe Courtney, all from Connecticut, reported the threats in statements on Thanksgiving Day. Hayes said that on Thanksgiving morning, …

Donald Trump Cabinet picks targeted with 'swatting': What is it?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Donald Trump Cabinet picks targeted with 'swatting': What is it?

Firstpost  

Several of US President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees, including Elise Stefanik, Lee Zeldin, and Pete Hegseth, were targeted by bomb threats and swatting incidents this week. Swatting, a dangerous hoax that sends armed police to false emergencies, has surged, costing lives and resources Several of United States President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees were recently targeted by bomb threats and swatting …

FBI Launches Probe After Trump’s Cabinet Picks Recieve Bomb Threats
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

FBI Launches Probe After Trump’s Cabinet Picks Recieve Bomb Threats

ABP News  

President-elect Donald Trump’s top cabinet and administration appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting” this week, a spokesperson for the transition team said on Wednesday. Among those targeted were New York Representative Elise Stefanik, Trump’s pick to serve as the next ambassador to the United Nations; Matt Gaetz, Trump’s initial pick to serve as attorney general; Oregon Representative …

'I will not be bullied': Trump's Pentagon head pick says he was also target of bomb threat
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'I will not be bullied': Trump's Pentagon head pick says he was also target of bomb threat

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump's nomination to head the Pentagon confirmed Wednesday night he was targeted by a pipe bomb threat, joining several other nominees victimized by swatting incidents and similar threats. "The officer notified my wife and I that they had received a credible pipe bomb threat targeting me and my family," he wrote, adding no one was harmed and the …

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

NPR  

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP NEW YORK — A number of President-elect Donald Trump's most prominent Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and "swatting attacks," Trump's transition team said Wednesday. "Last night and this morning, several of President Trump's Cabinet nominees and Administration appointees …

Trump nominees targeted with bomb threats and swatting, FBI acknowledges multiple incidents
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump nominees targeted with bomb threats and swatting, FBI acknowledges multiple incidents

India TV News  

New York: Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks," Trump's transition said on Wednesday. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump's Cabinet nominees and Administration appointees were targeted in violent, American threats to their lives and those who live with them," Trump transition spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said …

Trump Cabinet nominees receive bomb threats
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump Cabinet nominees receive bomb threats

ABC  

Sabra Lane: In the United States, the Federal Bureau of Investigation says several of Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees have been targeted with bomb threats. Barbara Miller: Well, we first heard from the Trump team who said that several of his Cabinet nominees and appointees had been targeted in what they called un-American threats to their lives. The FBI confirmed that …

Trump Appointees Targeted With Bomb Threats, Swatting
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump Appointees Targeted With Bomb Threats, Swatting

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Multiple Cabinet nominees for President-elect Donald Trump were reportedly the targets of bomb threats and swatting attempts, according to Trump’s transition team. Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said in a statement Wednesday that “several” of Trump’s Cabinet nominees were threatened on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Along with bomb threats, Leavitt said some nominees were “swatted,” which is …

Trump 2.0 cabinet nominees report 'unAmerican' bomb threats, FBI on the lookout
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump 2.0 cabinet nominees report 'unAmerican' bomb threats, FBI on the lookout

Firstpost  

Without saying who was targeted, transition team spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said these incidents ranged from bomb threats to “swatting”. The FBI said “we take all potential threats seriously” Several members of Donald Trump’s incoming administration have received threats including bomb alerts, a spokeswoman for the president-elect said Wednesday. Without saying who was targeted, Leavitt said these incidents ranged from bomb …

Donald Trump’s incoming cabinet members, other political appointees targeted with ‘violent’ bomb threats
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Donald Trump’s incoming cabinet members, other political appointees targeted with ‘violent’ bomb threats

Hindustan Times  

Many of Donald Trump’s incoming cabinet members and other political appointees received bomb threats, a transition team spokeswoman claimed on Wednesday, November 27. “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,” spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a statement, according …

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A number of President-elect Donald Trump ‘s most prominent Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks,” Trump’s transition team said Wednesday. “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,” Trump …

Trump transition team says several Cabinet picks targeted with bomb threats and swatting
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump transition team says several Cabinet picks targeted with bomb threats and swatting

CNN  

CNN — The Trump-Vance transition team said Wednesday that several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks and administration appointees “were targeted in violent, unAmerican threats to their lives and those who live with them” Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. “These attacks ranged from bomb threats to ‘swatting.’ In response, law enforcement and other authorities acted quickly to ensure the safety …

FBI confirms Trump cabinet picks targeted with bomb threats, ‘swatting’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

FBI confirms Trump cabinet picks targeted with bomb threats, ‘swatting’

Al Jazeera  

An FBI statement says there were ‘numerous’ threats targeting Trump cabinet picks and appointees to his government. “The FBI is aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees, and we are working with our law enforcement partners,” the bureau said on Wednesday. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees and …

"Violent, un-American threats": Trump Cabinet picks terrorized with bomb threats, swatting
3 weeks, 6 days ago

"Violent, un-American threats": Trump Cabinet picks terrorized with bomb threats, swatting

Salon  

The controversies around Donald Trump's Cabinet picks have spilled outside of the Capitol building and into the daily lives of the nominees. Trump transition team spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said that several of Trump's executive appointees were targeted with bomb threats and "swatting" incidents, in which people call in a fake emergency that would require a heavily armed police response. “Last …

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump arrives to speak at a meeting of the House GOP conference, followed by Rep. Elise Stefanik on Nov. 13 in Washington. Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks,” Trump’s transition said Wednesday. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees and Administration appointees …

Targets of Trump's threats brace for the new administration
1 month, 1 week ago

Targets of Trump's threats brace for the new administration

NPR  

Targets of Trump's threats brace for the new administration toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images During the 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump made more than 100 threats to investigate, prosecute, imprison or otherwise punish his perceived enemies, including political opponents and private citizens. "It would be naive and foolish for anyone not to take this seriously," said Mark Zaid, an attorney …

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