Trump Transition Team Reports Bomb Threats and Swatting Incidents Targeting Cabinet Picks

The Trump-Vance transition team revealed on Wednesday that several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees and appointees were subjected to bomb threats and swatting incidents on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

“These attacks ranged from bomb threats to ‘swatting,’ endangering the lives of those targeted and their families,” stated Karoline Leavitt, who is set to serve as Trump’s press secretary. “President Trump and the entire transition team are grateful for the swift actions of law enforcement to ensure their safety.”

The FBI confirmed its awareness of the threats, stating, “We are working closely with our law enforcement partners to address numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees. We take all potential threats seriously and encourage the public to report suspicious activities immediately.”

A federal law enforcement source noted that none of the individuals targeted are currently under US Secret Service protection.

Swatting, a criminal act involving false reports of serious crimes to provoke armed police responses, has become a growing concern in highly charged political climates. Previously, figures like Special Counsel Jack Smith and Judge Tanya Chutkan, who presided over a federal case involving Trump, have been victims of such incidents.

Among those targeted was Rep. Elise Stefanik, Trump’s choice for ambassador to the United Nations. According to her office, a bomb threat was reported at her residence while she and her family were traveling home to Saratoga County, New York, for Thanksgiving.

“Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, her husband, and their three-year-old son were informed of a bomb threat to their residence during their drive from Washington,” her office stated. “Law enforcement at the state, county, and federal levels responded with the utmost professionalism.”

The Trump transition team declined to provide additional details, and CNN has reached out to the US Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security for further comments.