Trump Cabinet Nominees Face Bomb Threats, ‘Swatting’ Incidents, President-Elect’s Office Says

It is unclear how many cabinet nominees faced such threats.

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Congresswoman Elise Stefanik listens as President Trump speaks at the House Republicans Conference meeting at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill on November 13, 2024 at Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

Some of President Trump’s nominees for cabinet positions and their families are facing threats after heightened media attention ahead of their Senate confirmations in January. The president-elect’s office said Wednesday morning that the threats have not resulted in any harm to the nominees, and that law enforcement is on top of the situation. 

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