Bomb threats toward Democrats were signed ‘MAGA’: Jeffries – Washington Examiner
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) reported that multiple bomb threats directed at congressional Democrats on Thanksgiving Day were signed with “MAGA.” He condemned these threats as “unacceptable, unconscionable, and having no place in a civilized society,” and called for heightened security for all members of Congress. The threats reportedly targeted nearly the entire congressional delegation from Connecticut, including prominent figures like Senators and Representatives. The threats included serious details, such as a bomb placed in mailboxes and incidents of swatting, and were attributed to individuals identifying with the “MAGA” slogan. Jeffries emphasized the necessity for Congress to ensure the maximum protection of its members and their families amid these alarming events. Other lawmakers, including Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI), also reported receiving similar threats.
Bomb threats toward Democrats were signed ‘MAGA’: Jeffries
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) claimed that a slew of bomb threats made against congressional Democrats on Thanksgiving Day were “signed with ‘MAGA.’”
In the statement from his office, Jeffries demanded the “maximum protection” for members of Congress, saying that the threats were “unacceptable, unconscionable and have no place in a civilized society.”
Almost the entire congressional delegation from Connecticut reportedly received bomb threats on Thursday. Those included were Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), Reps. Jim Himes (D-CT, Rosa DeLauro (D-CT.), John Larson (D-CT), Joe Courtney (D-CT), and Jahana Hayes (D-CT).
The threats on the members of Congress “ranged from detailed threats of a pipe bomb placed in mailboxes to swatting” and were signed with ‘MAGA’ at the conclusion of the message,” a Jeffries spokesperson said, according to Axios.
Jerries’s office has been in “close communication with the Sergeant at Arms office,” according to the statement, which added that “it is imperative that Congress provide maximum protection for all Members and their families moving forward.”
Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI) shared Friday on X that his home was also subject to a bomb threat, but there was no evidence of a bomb found.
The threats against the Democrats come after Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and former Rep. Lee Zeldin, Trump nominees for ambassador to the United Nations and Environmental Protection Agency administrator, respectively, were targeted by bomb and swatting threats earlier this week.
While outside the Nantucket, Massachusetts, island bookshop with his family, President Joe Biden told reporters Friday that the FBI is looking into the threats against both lawmakers and the Trump nominees.
“We’re working that hard, the FBI,” Biden said.
Last December, House Democrats launched a task force in response to the uptick of threats against representatives. The task force was assembled in response to lawmakers having their offices vandalized with pro-Palestinian graffiti.
In January, Capitol Police reported a rise in threats against members of Congress in 2023 — with 8,008 cases examined. This is a rise of 500 cases compared to 2022.
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