President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for cabinet positions received death threats, bomb threats and swatting. Law enforcement swiftly responded to ensure the safety of those targeted, including Rep. Elise Stefanik, chosen to be the U.S. ambassador to the UN, who faced a bomb threat at her home.
President-elect Donald Trump's picks for cabinet positions were subjected to death threats , bomb threats and swatting Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, a spokesperson for the Trump/Vance Transition revealed.'In response, law enforcement and other authorities acted quickly to ensure the safety of those who were targeted,' said Trump/Vance Transition spokesperson Karoline Leavitt. 'President Trump and the entire Transition team are grateful for their swift action.
In a statement to Scripps News, the FBI said it's aware of the threats and is investigating. 'We take all potential threats seriously, and as always, encourage members of the public to immediately report anything they consider suspicious to law enforcement,' a spokesperson said. The White House said it is keeping up with developments in the case.'The President has been briefed,' a White House spokesperson said in a statement obtained by Scripps News.
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