Overview

• Rep. Derrick Van Orden received a credible threat against his wife, children, and grandchildren via a letter delivered to his Washington, D.C. office.
• The congressman missed House votes on Wednesday and postponed a scheduled town hall in Wisconsin as a precautionary measure.
• Van Orden's office condemned the threat as 'anti-American' and attributed it to what they described as radical rhetoric from 'far-left Democrats.'
• The threat has been reported to authorities, though the U.S. Capitol Police declined to comment on any ongoing investigation for safety reasons.
• This incident highlights a broader increase in threats and violence targeting public officials across the political spectrum in recent years.