Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks and administration appointees were reportedly threatened with violent attacks including bomb threats and 'swatting'. Trump's spokesperson highlighted the swift action taken by law enforcement to ensure their safety.
Trump's team said law enforcement "acted quickly" to ensure their safety.Several of Trump's Cabinet picks and administration appointees have been targets of"violent" threats, according to a Trump spokesperson.
"These attacks ranged from bomb threats to 'swatting,'" Leavitt said. "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." "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 said, before going on to thank action from law enforcement officers.
Former New York Congressman and President Trump's Nominee for Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, Lee Zeldin confirmed he also received a threat.
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