Trump Cabinet Picks, Appointees Targeted by 'Violent' Threats: Spokesperson

Aspokesperson for President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said several of his Cabinet picks and appointees were the recent targets of "violent" threats.

"These attacks ranged from bomb threats to 'swatting,'" Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter).

She continued, "In response, law enforcement and other authorities acted quickly to ensure the safety of those who were targeted. President Trump and the entire Transition team are grateful for their swift action."

The Associated Press reported that the FBI said it is investigating "numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents" targeting Trump nominees.

Cabinet Picks and Appointees Targeted

Leavitt did not provide names of who was targeted, and she did not provide details of the threats but said the incidents occurred on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

"Last night and this morning, several of President Trump's Cabinet nominees and Administration appointees were targeted in violent, unAmerican threats to their lives and those who live with them," Leavitt said.

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