Some of the nominees said they were targets of intimidation; details about those responsible or the list of those threatened were not disclosed
The (Federal Bureau of Investigation) reported this Wednesday (27.Nov.2024) that it is investigating possible bomb threats against nominees for the new government of the elected president of the United States, Donald Trump (Republican). Here is the note (PDF – 287 kB).
According to spokeswoman and soon-to-be White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the transition team had already warned of threats against Trump appointees. The information is from .
“Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees and Administration appointees were targets of violent and un-American threats to their lives and those who live with them.”these.
In addition to bombs, the nominees would also have suffered threats of “swatting”when a false accusation is made to create an emergency police operation.
In a statement, the White House condemned the attacks and is in contact with Trump’s team and the US police.
TARGETS
The FBI did not disclose those responsible for the threats, the complete list of targets or other details of the investigation. However, local police and some names appointed to Trump’s office confirmed the intimidation.
According to the office of Elise Stefanik, named as (United Nations), the congresswoman was one of the targets.
Other nominees who confirm the threats are Lee Zeldin, Secretary of the Interior, Brooke Rollins, at , Pete Hegseth, for Defense, and Howard Lutnick, at Commerce.
“A homemade bomb threat targeting me and my family in our home today was sent with a pro-Palestinian themed message“said Lee Zeldin in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
