Overview

• Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley's South Carolina home was targeted in a 'swatting' incident on December 30, 2023. An unknown individual falsely reported a violent situation at the residence, triggering a large law enforcement response.
• Haley was not at home during the incident. The false report claimed a man had shot a woman and was threatening self-harm at Haley's address.
• Swatting, the act of making a false emergency call to elicit a large police response, has become a growing problem for high-profile individuals and politicians. The incidents are seen as a form of intimidation or harassment.
• Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, are investigating the incident. The FBI plans to conduct a 'threat assessment' into the matter.
• Reuters has documented at least 27 swatting incidents involving politicians, prosecutors, election officials, and judges since November 2023.