Overview

• Swatting incidents targeting conservative media figures and influencers have escalated, with over a dozen victims in recent weeks.
• FBI and DHS officials have vowed to hold perpetrators accountable, describing the attacks as threats to public safety and law enforcement.
• The House Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement has launched an investigation into these politically motivated crimes.
• Legislation to increase penalties for swatting, including up to 20 years in prison for incidents causing serious harm, is gaining bipartisan support.
• The FBI is also investigating vandalism and arson attacks on Tesla vehicles, linking these acts to broader political tensions.