Those whom Trump chose in his team for the new administration are getting bomb threats.

Donald Trump News: In America, many prominent nominees selected for the possible new administration of Donald Trump are receiving threats. Following the complaint, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has started investigating the matter. These threats are being received by potential members of Trump’s cabinet (who will work together in the Trump administration in the future) and their families. Caroline Leavitt, a spokeswoman for Donald Trump’s transition team, confirmed that several potential Trump administration appointees have faced “swatting” and “bomb threats.”

Taking these incidents seriously, the FBI has also started investigation. The agency said that these threats also include attempts to entangle the police or other agencies into action by giving false information.

What is swatting and bomb threat?
In this, police or SWAT team is sent to the house of an innocent person through a false emergency call. In this, an attempt is made to spread terror in public or personal places through threats. Elise Stefanik, chosen by Trump to be ambassador to the United Nations, said that her New York home has received a threat to be blown up.

FBI response
On the matter, the FBI said that we take all possible threats seriously and are conducting a comprehensive investigation into this matter. Let us tell you that this incident underlines the importance of security politically. Incidents like bomb threats and swatting not only jeopardize personal safety but also symbolize political polarization.

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