Connecticut Democratic Lawmakers Targeted by Thanksgiving Bomb Threats
Four House Democrats and one senator received hoax bomb threats on Thanksgiving, prompting law enforcement responses but no evidence of explosives was found.
- Sen. Chris Murphy and Reps. Jim Himes, Jahana Hayes, Joe Courtney, and John Larson were targeted with bomb threats at their Connecticut homes while celebrating Thanksgiving with family.
- Law enforcement, including local police, Capitol Police, and bomb squads, responded to each incident, ultimately finding no evidence of bombs or explosives.
- The threats are believed to be part of a coordinated effort, occurring one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees and appointees were targeted by similar threats and swatting incidents.
- Democratic lawmakers condemned the threats and called for an end to political violence, emphasizing the importance of civility and safety during the holiday season.
- The FBI and other law enforcement agencies are investigating the incidents, which reflect a broader increase in politically motivated threats and violence in recent years.
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