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Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee, revealed he was targeted by a “credible pipe bomb threat.”
Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated that several nominees faced threats, including bomb scares and “swatting” incidents. Other targets included U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik, EPA administrator nominee Lee Zeldin, and former Congressman Matt Gaetz, Trump’s initial pick for attorney general.
On Wednesday evening, Pete Hegseth shared on X that he and his family were targeted, though they were unharmed. He vowed to serve in Trump’s Cabinet without succumbing to “bullying or intimidation,” writing:
“This morning, a police officer arrived at our home—where our seven children were still sleeping. The officer notified my wife and I that they had received a credible pipe bomb threat targeting me and my family. We are all safe and the threat has been cleared. We want to thank law enforcement for their professionalism and bravery. I will not be bullied or intimidated. Never. President Trump has called on me to serve—and that is what I intend to do.”
This morning, a police officer arrived at our home—where our seven children were still sleeping. The officer notified my wife and I that they had received a credible pipe bomb threat targeting me and my family. We are all safe and the threat has been cleared. We want to thank law…
— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) November 27, 2024
A statement posted on Stefanik’s X account Wednesday morning revealed that the congresswoman had also been targeted:
“This morning, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, her husband, and their three year old son were driving home to Saratoga County from Washington for Thanksgiving when they were informed of a bomb threat to their residence. New York State, County law enforcement, and U.S. Capitol Police responded immediately with the highest levels of professionalism. We are incredibly appreciative of the extraordinary dedication of law enforcement officers who keep our communities safe 24/7.”
Zeldin shared on X that his family was unharmed after a “pipe bomb” and a “pro-Palestinian themed message” were allegedly sent to his home:
“A pipe bomb threat targeting me and my family at our home today was sent in with a pro-Palestinian themed message. My family and I were not home at the time and are safe. We are working with law enforcement to learn more as this situation develops. We are thankful for the swift actions taken by local officers to keep our family, neighbors, and local community secure.”
Office of Chairwoman Stefanik released the following statement:
“This morning, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, her husband, and their three year old son were driving home to Saratoga County from Washington for Thanksgiving when they were informed of a bomb threat to their…
— Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) November 27, 2024
A pipe bomb threat targeting me and my family at our home today was sent in with a pro-Palestinian themed message. My family and I were not home at the time and are safe. We are working with law enforcement to learn more as this situation develops. We are thankful for the swift…
— Lee Zeldin (@LeeMZeldin) November 27, 2024
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