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News in English (USA) / 28.11.2024 / 23:00

Wave of Bomb Threats Targeting Trump Cabinet Nominees and Democratic Lawmakers Over Thanksgiving

In a disturbing trend, several Trump Cabinet nominees, including those designated as border czars, received violent threats at their homes during the Thanksgiving holiday. Notably, U.S. Representatives Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Elise Stefanik reported bomb threats, with the latter receiving a message tied to pro-Palestinian sentiments. Concurrently, a group of Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut also faced bomb threats, raising concerns about safety and the charged political climate. Trump spokespersons and other officials have condemned these threats as unAmerican and a dangerous result of heightened political rhetoric. The FBI has confirmed its involvement in investigating these incidents as lawmakers express alarm over the escalating aggression surrounding political figures.
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