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FBI Probes Bomb Threats Against Trump's Nominees; Biden Assures Cooperation

Nov 29, 2024, 05:45 PM

Several of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees, including Elise Stefanik, Lee Zeldin, and Pete Hegseth, have been targeted with violent threats, including bomb threats and swatting incidents. Swatting involves making hoax emergency calls to prompt a large police response. Some threats have extended to the nominees' families, raising serious security concerns. The FBI has acknowledged awareness of 'numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents' targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees and is collaborating with other law enforcement agencies to investigate. Attorney Rob Kelner expressed concern about the potential impact on the peaceful transfer of power and democratic norms. President Biden stated that his administration is working with the FBI regarding these threats.