Multiple Trump nominees for high-level positions receive bomb threats and ‘swatting’ attempts

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President-elect Donald Trump’s planned Cabinet nominees and administration appointees were targeted in bomb threats and “swatting” attacks, according to a spokesperson for the Trump transition team. Swatting involves making hoax calls to draw SWAT teams to a location, and is potentially dangerous. Several Trump allies were affected, but law enforcement officials said the threats were not credible, and no devices were found. The FBI is investigating the incidents and has urged the public to report any suspicious activity. Those targeted included Rep. Elise Stefanik, former Rep. Lee Zeldin, Brooke Rollins, and former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Stefanik, Zeldin, and Rollins all confirmed threats against them, but law enforcement responded quickly and ensured their safety. Gaetz also confirmed being targeted, with a bomb squad called to his home in Florida, but no devices were found. The threats will not deter the transition team, according to the Trump statement, which emphasized that they are grateful for the swift actions taken by law enforcement. Similar tactics have been used against Trump adversaries in the past. The FBI is investigating the threats, which did not involve Trump or Vice President-elect JD Vance. The transition team remains focused on their work despite the intimidation attempts.

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