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A pipe bomb threat targeting me and my family at our home today was sent in with a pro-Palestinian themed message, ... My family and I were not home at the time and are safe. We are working with law enforcement to learn more as this situation develops.”
he wrote on X
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,
Leavitt said
This year, there was not just one but TWO assassination attempts on President Trump. Now some of his Cabinet nominees and their families are facing bomb threats, ... It is not who we are in America.”
he wrote on XThis 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,
a statement from Stefanik’s office said
Anytime a Member of Congress is the victim of a ‘swatting’ incident, we work closely with our local and federal law enforcement partners,
the statement saidLast 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,
said transition team spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt in a statement
New York State, County law enforcement, and U.S. Capitol Police responded immediately with the highest levels of professionalism,
her office said in a statement
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.”
An FBI statement saidThese attacks ranged from bomb threats to 'swatting,
Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said in a statement
President Trump and the Transition are focused on doing the work of uniting our nation by ensuring a safe and prosperous future,
Leavitt added
With President Trump as our example, dangerous acts of intimidation and violence will not deter us,
she said