Trump’s Appointees Targeted by Bomb Threats
FBI Investigates Violent Threats Against Key Nominees Amid Rising Tensions in U.S. Politics
- Several high-profile Trump appointees received bomb threats and swatting attacks
- Some threats contained pro-Palestinian messages
- The FBI is investigating the incidents
Several prominent appointees of President-elect Donald Trump have been targeted with bomb threats and “swatting” attacks, the Trump transition team revealed on Wednesday.
Among the individuals targeted are New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, Matt Gaetz, and former congressman Lee Zeldin, with some of the threats accompanied by pro-Palestinian messages.
The FBI is investigating the incidents. The attacks, described as violent and unAmerican, include bomb threats and false emergency responses intended to draw law enforcement attention.
Law enforcement acted swiftly to ensure safety, and Trump’s team expressed gratitude for their efforts.
The threats highlight the rising violence and tension surrounding political figures in the U.S. amid ongoing pro-Palestinian demonstrations and past incidents of politically motivated violence.
