President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has reported various threats were made against recent cabinet appointees.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it was aware of the threats and was working on the issue with law enforcement.
“The FBI is aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees, and we are working with our law enforcement partners,” said the FBI.
Trump transition team spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt broke the news of threats against several Trump appointees via X.
Leavitt said Trump appointees “were targeted in violent, unAmerican threats to their lives and those who live with them,” and that "law enforcement acted quickly to ensure" their safety.
Among those targeted were Trump’s pick for US ambassador to the United Nations Elise Stefanik, appointee for Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, and Trump’s choice for leading the Department of Agriculture Brooke Rollins.
Stefanik reported she was notified by law enforcement of a bomb threat against her family home in Saratoga county as she headed there for the Thanksgiving holiday and thanked law enforcement for protecting her and her family.
“We are incredibly appreciative of the extraordinary dedication of law enforcement officers who keep our communities safe 24/7,” said Stefanik.
Zeldin explained a pipe bomb threat was “sent in with a pro-Palestinian themed message” to his home as he thanked law enforcement for “swift actions taken by local officers to keep our family, neighbors, and local community secure.”
Rollins similarly thanked the Fort Worth police department for their swift response to the threats against her via X.
“I want to express my deep gratitude to the law-enforcement professionals who did their utmost, in both speed and expertise, to protect us — as they protect our community every single day,” stated Rollins.
It is currently unclear who made the threats or if there are any more planned for other Trump nominees.
