Days after numerous threats were made against President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced several attacks targeting members of his caucus, primarily focusing on members of the Connecticut state. He condemned the threat.
Jeffries, N.Y., said in a statement Friday that several Democrats have been targeted with threats ranging from pipe bombs to mailboxes to “swatting” to filing false police reports on behalf of others. admitted that. .
Jeffries added that all of the threatening messages were signed “MAGA” and that law enforcement found no weapons at the homes of the targeted lawmakers.
“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… “They must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” “House Democrats will not be deterred or intimidated from serving the public by the threat of violence. We are in close contact with the Sergeant at Arms and will ensure that Congress goes forward with all members and their It is essential to provide maximum protection to families.”
Late Friday, President Biden told reporters on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, that his administration was working “hard” with the FBI regarding threats against members of Congress and candidate Trump.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D.N.Y.
After Jeffries spoke out, Seth Magaziner, a Democratic congressman from neighboring Rhode Island, announced Friday afternoon that Jeffries' home had also been targeted. Magazinner said Providence police responded quickly and no one was hurt.
Sen. Christopher Murphy (D-Conn.)'s home was the target of a bomb threat. A spokesperson said this appeared to be part of a “coordinated effort”.
Five other Democrats in the constitutional state received similar threats, including Reps. Joe Courtney, John Larson, Rosa DeLauro, Jahana Hayes, and James Himes.
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“There is no place for political violence in this country, and we can all get through the holiday season in peace and civility,” said Himes, who will replace U.S. Sen.-elect Adam Schiff as the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee. I hope so.” D-California
The series of threats came after New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, President Trump's nominee to serve as U.N. ambassador, said she was informed of threats against her home while traveling to the North Country for Thanksgiving.
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), Trump's first choice for attorney general, also received threats.
Former Rep. Lee Zeldin, RN.Y., President Trump's nominee to head the Environmental Protection Agency, said his home was threatened with a pipe bomb with a “pro-Palestinian theme.” Zeldin is Jewish.
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Former Rep. Lori Chavez Delemer (R-Ore.), the president-elect's nominee for secretary of labor, was targeted at her home in Oregon, as well as former San Diego Chargers and the president-elect's nominee to head the State Department. He said cornerback Scott Turner's home was also targeted. Housing and urban development.
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick, America First Institute President Brooke Rollins, former Fox News host Pete Hegseth and other Trump candidates also received threats.
The FBI said in a statement that it is “aware of numerous bombings and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration candidates and appointees and is cooperating with law enforcement agencies.”
“We take all potential threats seriously and, as always, we encourage the public to immediately report anything that appears suspicious to law enforcement.”
Fox News' Kevin Ward contributed to this report.
