Overview
- Rep. Jasmine Crockett said an individual came to her Washington office Thursday and made white supremacist threats and hand gestures.
- Crockett reported that everyone is safe and thanked U.S. Capitol Police for a swift response, saying the incident was contained with no injuries.
- She linked the encounter to escalating hostile rhetoric from national leaders and warned that such intimidation cannot become routine.
- Earlier Thursday, President Trump posted on Truth Social accusing some Democrats of 'SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH' and calling for their arrest.
- House Democratic leadership said they contacted Capitol Police and the House sergeant-at-arms to bolster protections, while authorities have not released details about a suspect and the White House did not immediately comment.