The FBI is investigating a series of threats made against nearly a dozen prominent members of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming cabinet.
Per a statement released Wednesday by the Trump-Vance transition team, the attacks ranged from bomb threats to swatting, a term used to describe the act of falsely reporting a dangerous situation to police with the expectation that some harm will come from the target when law enforcement responds.
Law enforcement did not reveal specifically who had been threatened. However, both Brooke Rollins, who Trump has tapped to be secretary of agriculture, and Lee Zeldin, Trump's nominee to be administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, publicly announced themselves as targets.
No arrests have been made so far, and all of the threats' targets are safe and uninjured.
This morning, we learned that a threat was issued against our home and family. Thanks to the swift efforts by the @fortworthpd, we were unharmed and quickly returned home. I want to express my deep gratitude to the law-enforcement professionals who did their utmost, in both speed… https://t.co/C5RiEcJ7ai
— Brooke Rollins (@BrookeLRollins) November 27, 2024
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. We are thankful for the swift…
— Lee Zeldin (@LeeMZeldin) November 27, 2024
Lawmakers and political commentators have denounced the threats and political violence in general.
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said they were "dangerous and completely unacceptable."
This is extremely dangerous and completely unacceptable.
— Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) November 27, 2024
Praying for the safety of President Trump’s cabinet nominees and administration appointees. https://t.co/DlEY44F6EP
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) called the threats "abhorrent," giving thanks that nobody had been harmed.
This is abhorrent. Political violence has no place in America. I’m thankful for the law enforcement officers who ensured the safety of President Trump’s cabinet nominees and administration appointees. https://t.co/rOwZGaDMLg
— Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) November 27, 2024
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) praised law enforcement for their swift action.
Praying for President Trump and his cabinet appointees. God bless the law enforcement working to protect them! https://t.co/gTHAJaT5Xc
— Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) November 27, 2024
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