House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) on Wednesday called President-elect Trump's threats against nominees and appointees “dangerous and helpless,” calling on President Biden and other Democratic leaders to He called for the incident to be condemned.
Prime Minister Johnson: “There was not just one assassination attempt on President Trump this year, but two.'' mentioned in Wednesday's post Social Platform Mentioned.
“Right now, some of our Cabinet nominees and their families are facing bomb threats. This is dangerous and there's nothing we can do about it. That's not who we are in America,” he continued.
“Joe Biden and all Democratic leaders have an obligation to speak out and condemn this now,” he added.
Johnson's comments came as at least four officials reported bomb threats to his home the day before Thanksgiving. President Trump's incoming press secretary, Caroline Levitt, confirmed that In a statement Wednesday It was revealed that several of the candidates for the next presidential term had faced “swatting” and other threats.
“In response, law enforcement and other authorities acted quickly to ensure the safety of those targeted,” Levitt said.
A spokesperson for Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (New York), who was selected by President Trump to be ambassador to the United Nations, said the following. said the member's home. He was the target of a bomb threat.
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office I shared that there is a similar threat It took place Wednesday morning in Florida regarding former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), who withdrew his name from consideration for attorney general. Gates does not live there, but his family does, the sheriff's office said. No device was found and the area was cleared by authorities.
Former Congressman Lee Zeldin (RN.Y.) said his family home was the target of a pipe bomb threat containing a “pro-Palestinian themed message.” Zeldin, a former Jewish congressman who was chosen by President Trump to head the Environmental Protection Agency, said he and his family were not at the official residence when the threat occurred.
Brooke Rollins, the president-elect's nominee for agriculture secretary, was also targeted. Rollins reported online that he had received threats against his family and home in Texas. She added that Forth Worth police had cleared the area and were informed they could return to the residence.
Late last year, multiple councilors said their homes were the target of swatting incidents on Christmas Day.
