Several Trump administration picks face bomb threats and ‘swatting.’
Several Trump administration picks have faced bomb threats and ‘swatting’ incidents in recent months, raising concerns about the safety and security of government officials.
The most recent incident occurred on Monday when the home of former Trump national security adviser John Bolton was evacuated after a suspicious package was found outside. The package turned out to be harmless, but the incident is just the latest in a series of threats against Trump administration officials.
In February, former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski received a bomb threat at his home in New Hampshire. The threat turned out to be a hoax, but it was just one of several incidents targeting Trump administration picks in recent months.
‘Swatting’ incidents, where a hoax call is made to emergency services in order to prompt a SWAT team response, have also targeted several Trump administration officials. In January, former Trump chief of staff Reince Priebus was the victim of a swatting incident at his home in Virginia. The incident resulted in a large police presence at Priebus’ home, but no one was injured.
The FBI is investigating the incidents, but so far no arrests have been made. The threats have raised concerns about the safety and security of government officials, particularly those who served in the Trump administration.
In response to the threats, several former Trump administration officials have increased security measures at their homes and offices. Some have hired private security firms to provide around-the-clock protection, while others have installed security cameras and alarm systems.
The threats against Trump administration officials are a troubling sign of the political climate in the United States. While it is not uncommon for government officials to face threats and harassment, the frequency and severity of the incidents targeting Trump administration picks is cause for concern.
It is essential that law enforcement agencies take these threats seriously and work to identify and apprehend those responsible. The safety and security of government officials should never be compromised, regardless of their political affiliation.