Federal authorities confirmed Wednesday that multiple members of President-elect Donald Trump‘s incoming administration have been targeted with bomb threats and swatting incidents. The threats, described by Trump’s transition team as “violent, un-American,” have prompted swift responses from law enforcement to ensure the safety of those affected.
Trump Nominees Receive Bomb Threats : Nominees Targeted
While officials have not disclosed the full list of targets, Trump’s nominee for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) chief, Lee Zeldin, and his pick for ambassador to the United Nations, Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., revealed they were among those targeted. Both reported that their families were unharmed.
Zeldin wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that his home was threatened with a pipe bomb alongside a “pro-Palestinian themed message.”
“My family and I were not home at the time and are safe,” Zeldin said. “We are working with law enforcement to learn more as this situation develops. We are thankful for the swift actions taken by local officers to keep our family, neighbors, and local community secure.”
