Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Friday that the bomb threat targeted Democratic lawmakers, days after President-elect Donald Trump's team issued similar threats of violence against Trump Cabinet nominees. Ta.
Three days after it was revealed that President Trump's nominee and his family had endured bomb threats and “swatting” incidents, Jeffries announced a threat to plant pipe bombs in mailboxes on Thanksgiving Day. He claimed that the “swatting” cases against Democratic members of Congress, those close to them, and law enforcement were “signed.” Maga” According to In response to a statement from the office.
Hakeem Jeffries: Bomb threat against Democratic congressman 'unacceptable' https://t.co/D4jioiK56d
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“Yesterday, during Thanksgiving celebrations, several Democratic members of Congress, their families, and law enforcement officials were targeted with violent threats. The messages ranged from threats to attacks and were all signed with 'MAGA' at the end,” the statement said.
This was announced by Jeffries' office. politiko Nearly all of Connecticut's House and Senate Democrats, including Sen. Chris Murphy, Rep. Jim Hynes, Rep. Joe Courtney, Rep. John Larson, Rep. Jahana Hayes and Rep. Rosa DeLauro, spoke Thursday. became the target of threats. The House Minority Leader said all recipients were unharmed and no equipment was found.
“America is a democracy. Threats of violence against elected officials are unacceptable, unconscionable, and have no place in a civilized society. All perpetrators of political violence directed against any political party… , must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” his statement said.
Ms. Jeffries thanked law enforcement and assured her that the sergeant at arms is working hard to protect deputies from threats.
“House Democrats will not be deterred or intimidated from serving the public by violent threats. It is essential to provide maximum protection,” it said in a statement.
DeLauro on Thursday spoke out against bomb threats she received on social media and thanked law enforcement for not finding a bomb in her home.
Today, I received a similar bomb threat as my colleagues in the Connecticut Congressional Delegation. The New Haven Police Department Bomb Squad responded and determined there was no bomb in the home. We are grateful for their quick response and are relieved that no one was harmed.
— Rosa DeLauro (@rosadelauro) November 28, 2024
“Today, I received a bomb threat similar to my colleagues in the Connecticut Congressional Delegation. The New Haven Police Department Bomb Squad responded and determined that there was no bomb in our home. “Thank you for the quick response and relieved that no one was harmed,” the lawmaker wrote to X.
On Tuesday evening, incoming White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt confirmed that several of President Trump's Cabinet nominees and their families were safe after being targeted with threats of violence, including bomb threats and “squat” incidents. Confirmed. (Related: Trump Cabinet faces threats of violence, press secretary says)
— Caroline Leavitt (@karolineleavitt) November 27, 2024
“President Trump and the transition are focused on efforts to unite the country by ensuring a safe and prosperous future. President Trump, for example, is committed to dangerous threats and acts of violence that will deter us. “I can't do that,” she wrote.
Levitt did not name the recipients of the threats against Trump administration cabinet nominees, but said some people, including a candidate for head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), had received threats. Lee Zeldin and UN Ambassador Candidate Elise Stefanikrevealed himself on social media on Wednesday.
Matt Gaetz, President Trump's nominee for attorney general, also faced bomb threats. According to Go to the punch bowl.
“We are aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration candidates and appointees and are working with our law enforcement partners,” the FBI said in a statement. We take all potential threats seriously and, as always, encourage our members…
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) November 27, 2024
Mr. Jeffries did not mention Mr. Trump's threats against his Cabinet picks in a statement from his office Friday.
The Daily Caller reached out to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the U.S. House Sergeant-at-Arms for comment, but did not respond.
