FBI Takes Action as Donald Trump’s Nominees Are Targeted With Bomb Threats
- Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees and appointees have been targeted with bomb threats
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed the terrifying incidents and has commenced an investigation into the “numerous bomb threats”
- The FBI said it is working with law enforcement partners because it takes all potential threats seriously
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United States - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said it is investigating the “numerous bomb threats” made against the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
The security agency said it is working closely with Trump’s nominees and transition team.
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FBI declared that it takes all potential threats seriously and, as always, encouraged the public to report anything suspicious thing to law enforcement
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According to the Nightly, the Bureau disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, November 28.
“The FBI is aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees, and we are working with our law enforcement partners.”
Trump transition spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, in a statement, said the threats occurred on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
As reported by Indian Express, Leavitt claimed the attack involved bomb threats and swatting – a tactic involving false reports of a crime to prompt police raids on an individual’s home.
Trump’s nominees targeted with bomb threat
The FBI and Trump’s team did not specify who exactly had been targeted.
However, some Republicans have spoken out about the terrifying incidents.
- New York Republican Elise Stefanik, nominated as the next US ambassador to the United Nations
- Lee Zeldin, Trump's nominee for administrator of the Environment Protection Agency
- John Ratcliffe, the nominee for CIA director
- Pete Hegseth, the nominee for secretary of defence
Trump opens up on plan for mass deportations
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Trump confirmed his plan to embark on mass deportations of migrants without legal permission.
The 78-year-old Trump said he would declare a national emergency and use the military for mass deportations.
Trump has vowed to launch the largest deportation program in American history as soon as he assumed office.
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