Several Connecticut Democrats said their homes were the target of bomb threats on Thanksgiving Day.
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) said Thursday that he received a notification of a bomb threat aimed at his home in Connecticut. Himes, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, said multiple law enforcement officers responded to the incident, but no bomb was found.
“Thankfully, due to the quick and thorough response of the U.S. Capitol Police, Greenwich Police, and Stamford Police, no evidence of a bomb was discovered. Mary, Emma, Lynley, and I want to ensure our safety. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to local law enforcement officials who took immediate action to address this situation,” Himes said in a statement.
“There is no place for political violence in this country. I hope we all spend the holiday season in peace and civility,” he added.
The Hill has reached out to Greenwich Police for comment.
Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) also said Thursday that law enforcement came to his home “in response to a bomb threat.” He said no bombs were found on the premises and his family was safe. He thanked East Hartford police for their “quick and professional response to ensure the safety of my family.”
“I'm grateful to my colleagues “Connecticut's congressional delegation, which received similar threats, is also safe.” “Thank you again to all levels of law enforcement, from local to state to federal.”
The East Hartford Police Department confirmed to The Hill that they responded to a bomb threat in a mailbox. Law enforcement searched the area and mailboxes but found no “evidence of a bomb or anything suspicious,” a department spokesperson said.
Similarly, Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) said in a statement that she was informed by local authorities that she had received “a threatening email stating that a pipe bomb had been placed in her mailbox.”
Hayes said state police and the Wolcott Police Department responded and a search revealed no bombs or explosives. She added that an investigation is ongoing.
The Wolcott Police Department confirmed the incident to The Hill and said it is conducting a joint investigation with state police and the U.S. Capitol Police.
“We are grateful to law enforcement for their swift response to this matter. Their actions demonstrate that there is no place for political violence in our country,” Hayes said. Thursday's statement.
Democratic Rep. Joe Courtney of Connecticut was targeted with a bomb threat Thursday morning, his spokesperson said in a statement to The Hill.
Local authorities, the U.S. Capitol Police, and the bomb squad responded to the scene, but no bomb was found on the premises.
A spokesperson for Courtney said in a statement: “Joe and Audrey express their utmost gratitude to law enforcement officers. Their response should send a message to perpetrators that this type of intimidation will not be tolerated. ” he said.
The office of Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) also acknowledged that he had received threats.
“Senator Murphy's home in Hartford was the target of a bomb threat on Thanksgiving Day, which appears to be part of a coordinated effort involving multiple members of Congress and public figures,” his office said. said in a statement. They quickly reacted and determined there was no real threat. The Senators thank Mayor Al Ramparam, Interim Police Chief Howell, and law enforcement officers from the Hartford Police Department and USCP for their swift and thorough response. ”
The threat comes on the heels of several of President-elect Trump's appointees and nominees being similarly targeted with bomb threats earlier this week. Among them is current Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik of New York, who was selected by President Trump to be ambassador to the United Nations. Congresswoman Lori Chavez Delemer (Oregon) was elected Secretary of Labor.
President Biden was briefed on Wednesday's incident, a White House spokesperson said. The FBI said Wednesday that it is aware of “numerous bombings and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration candidates and appointees” and is “working with our law enforcement partners.”
The Hill has reached out to the U.S. Capitol Police for comment.
Updated: 4:35pm ET
