House Speaker Mike Johnson raises the alarm as multiple Trump appointees face serious security threats amid political tensions.
According to The Hill, Johnson has called on President Biden and Democratic leaders to condemn a series of bomb threats targeting President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees and appointees, describing the incidents as "dangerous and unhinged."
The threats have affected at least four officials, including high-profile nominees for key positions in Trump's upcoming administration. These incidents occurred the day before Thanksgiving, prompting swift responses from law enforcement agencies across multiple jurisdictions.
Speaker Johnson highlighted two assassination attempts on Trump this year, referencing a shooting at a Pennsylvania rally that grazed Trump's ear and another thwarted attempt at his Florida golf club. These incidents set a concerning backdrop for the recent wave of threats against Cabinet nominees.
Trump's incoming press secretary Karoline Leavitt acknowledged the situation's severity, confirming that several nominees had experienced "swatting" and other threats. Law enforcement agencies have responded promptly to ensure the safety of targeted individuals and their families.
Johnson expressed his views strongly on social platform X, emphasizing that such behavior contradicts American values. He directly called for accountability from Democratic leadership in addressing these security concerns.
Rep. Elise Stefanik, Trump's choice for U.N. ambassador, became one of several targets when her home received a bomb threat. The incident prompted immediate security responses and investigations.
Former Rep. Lee Zeldin, selected to head the Environmental Protection Agency, reported a pipe bomb threat with a "pro-Palestinian themed message" targeting his family home. Similarly, Brooke Rollins, the nominee for Agriculture Secretary, faced threats at her Texas residence, requiring intervention from Fort Worth police.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office investigated a threat concerning former Rep. Matt Gaetz's family member, though Gaetz himself, who had withdrawn from attorney general consideration, was not directly affected. These incidents follow a pattern of similar threats, including multiple swatting incidents targeting lawmakers on Christmas Day last year.
Local and federal authorities have demonstrated swift responses to each threat, implementing security measures and conducting thorough investigations. Their actions have helped ensure the safety of nominees and their families during this period of heightened tension.
Speaker Johnson emphasized the need for bipartisan condemnation of these threats. His statement urged immediate action:
This year, there was not just one but TWO assassination attempts on President Trump. Now some of his Cabinet nominees and their families are facing bomb threats. This is dangerous and unhinged. It is not who we are in America.
The coordination between various law enforcement agencies has proven crucial in addressing these security concerns. Multiple jurisdictions have worked together to investigate threats and provide protection for targeted individuals.
Speaker Mike Johnson has taken a strong stance against the wave of threats targeting Trump's Cabinet nominees, highlighting two assassination attempts on Trump and multiple bomb threats against appointees. These incidents have affected several high-profile nominees, including Rep. Elise Stefanik, former Rep. Lee Zeldin, and Brooke Rollins. Law enforcement agencies across multiple jurisdictions have responded to these threats, implementing security measures and conducting investigations.
