Trump nominees targeted by bomb threats, swatting

Lee Zeldin: ‘A pipe bomb threat targeting me and my family at our home today was sent in with a pro-Palestinian themed message.’
Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees and appointees to key positions have been targeted with bomb and “swatting” attacks, Reuters reports.

The FBI is investigating the threats.

“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 transition spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said in a statement.

The threats included bomb threats and swatting–which occurs when attackers make false allegations against their target to law enforcement, encouraging a tough reaction.

The targeted appointees include Elise Stefanik, who Trump selected to be the next ambassador to the United Nations; Matt Gaetz, originally chosen by Trump to serve as attorney general; and former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin, who has been nominated to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Trump nominees targeted by bomb threats, swatting

Lee Zeldin: 'A pipe bomb threat targeting me and my family at our home today was sent in with a pro-Palestinian themed message.'

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[Batman]

This criminal activity needs to be dealt with SWIFTLY and SEVERELY.

 

[Bethlehem57]

Okay, I know that I’m not “with it,” but what is “swatting?”

 

[mattfivefour]

Falsely reporting an urgent life-threatening situation to law enforcement in the hope of a tough reaction, likely a SWAT team sent to someone's house. People have died as a result.

 

[Baby Yoda]

Falsely reporting an urgent life-threatening situation to law enforcement in the hope of a tough reaction, likely a SWAT team sent to someone's house. People have died as a result.

Yes they storm in and sometimes kill pets, injure innocent residents and generally terrorize the household After seeing so many of these over the years, you would think an investigation would be made before a SWAT team is sent to a home.

 

[Bethlehem57]

Falsely reporting an urgent life-threatening situation to law enforcement in the hope of a tough reaction, likely a SWAT team sent to someone's house. People have died as a result.

Thank you!

 

[Bethlehem57]

Yes they storm in and sometimes kill pets, injure innocent residents and generally terrorize the household After seeing so many of these over the years, you would think an investigation would be made before a SWAT team is sent to a home.

Thanks to all! This is disturbing!