Donald Trump picks for Cabinet, administration targeted with ‘violent’ threats, campaign says

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Threats reportedly included bomb threats and 'swatting.'

Several picks for President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, including some of his Cabinet picks, were targeted by “violent” threats Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, according to Trump’s transition team. 

“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,” Trump transition spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a prepared statement.

“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.” 

Swatting is a practice in which a person calls law enforcement to falsely report a dangerous situation, prompting, in some cases, SWAT response.

The transition team did not provide additional details, including exactly who was targeted or the specific nature of the threats beyond what was offered in the statement. 

U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, Trump’s pick for UN Ambassador, confirmed in a statement from her office that she was among those threatened.

“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. New York State, County law enforcement, and U.S. Capitol Police responded immediately with the highest levels of professionalism,” the statement read. “We are incredibly appreciative of the extraordinary dedication of law enforcement officers who keep our communities safe 24/7. We want to share our best wishes to the Upstate NY community for a happy and safe Thanksgiving. We are especially grateful to our law enforcement officers and military families who are on duty over the holiday season.”

The FBI, in a statement to CNN, said it was aware of the threats.

“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. We take all potential threats seriously, and as always, encourage members of the public to immediately report anything they consider suspicious to law enforcement.”

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. 

Janelle Irwin Taylor

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9 comments

  • Adolf Biden

    November 27, 2024 at 12:35 pm

    Good afternoon dook for brain lefties! I hope you have figured out how to cope like normal adults do. Please lay off the MSNBC propaganda because it’s bad for you. I’m sure these violent threats come from those who don’t take this advice. KAMMY lost. Time to move on!

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    • Florida is Red

      November 27, 2024 at 2:14 pm

      Looks like Kammy has been hitting the Maui Wowee and Mai Tai’s hard in Hawaii. She is still dumb as rocks. Google “what would Kammy’s score be if she took the wonderlic test”?

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      • TJC

        November 28, 2024 at 1:10 pm

        So dumb that Trump and his handlers refused to have another debate for fear that she would beat him again.

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  • Yrral

    November 27, 2024 at 1:31 pm

    This trash is not worth going to jail for ,they are part of criminal conspiracy against the Americans, people even people that supporters this trash are jumping off the ship ,like a bunch of rats Google Business That Regrets Voting For Trump

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    • Florida is Red

      November 27, 2024 at 2:50 pm

      Happy Thanksgiving to you Yrral.

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    • Adolf Biden

      November 27, 2024 at 3:15 pm

      Happy Halloween to you Yrral.

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  • TJC

    November 28, 2024 at 1:14 pm

    Funny how threats of violence are “unAmerican” when directed at right wing Republicans but not so much as worrisome when directed at the Left. Seems the MAGA politicians are only brave when it’s the other side being threatened.

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    • My Take

      November 29, 2024 at 12:18 am

      Nothing makes Republicans howl like a taste of their own medicine.

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