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Nikki Haley's Home Targeted in 'Swatting' Incident

The false emergency call, part of a disturbing trend of intimidation against public figures, is under investigation by law enforcement agencies.

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NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 24: Republican presidential hopeful and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley holds a rally on January 24, 2024 in North Charleston, South Carolina. After her defeat to Trump in New Hampshire, Haley pledged to continue on to her home state of South Carolina, insisting she still has a path to the nomination (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)
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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.