Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees and appointees were subjected to “violent threats,” including bomb threats and “swatting,” according to a statement from Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for the president-elect, on Wednesday.
Leavitt stated that the threats took place on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, involving both bomb threats and swatting—a tactic where false reports of a crime are made to trigger police raids at a targeted individual’s home.
“In response, law enforcement and other authorities acted swiftly to ensure the safety of those targeted,” Leavitt said. She added, “President Trump and the entire Transition team are grateful for their prompt response.” However, she did not specify who among the nominees or appointees had been targeted.
The threats come against the backdrop of rising concerns about political violence, following two assassination attempts on Trump earlier in the campaign.
On July 13, a shooter opened fire during an outdoor rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, killing one attendee and injuring two others. Trump, who was grazed by the gunfire, escaped with minor injuries.
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Two months later, on September 15, a suspect was apprehended while aiming a gun at Trump during his visit to the Mar-a-Lago golf course. The individual was arrested later that day. Both incidents prompted increased security measures for the Trump and Harris campaigns throughout the remainder of the race. Following the Pennsylvania incident, Trump frequently addressed rallies from behind bulletproof glass.
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