Staff Reports
A whirlwind of threats has swept through the inner circle of Donald Trump’s potential Cabinet members, leaving many to wonder whether the Left is really this desperate or just plain unhinged. Almost a dozen Trump nominees, including the likes of Elise Stefanik, Lee Zeldin, and Pete Hegseth, have been subjected to alarming bomb threats or “swatting” incidents targeting their homes. As of now, those responsible for this cowardly intimidation remain at large, proving once again that some on the Left prefer threats to debate and dialogue.
Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s campaign spokeswoman who will soon be serving as White House press secretary, condemned these actions in a statement that emphasizes the courage of law enforcement. She highlighted the bizarre reality that violence and threats against innocent families have become the Left’s go-to move when they can’t win an argument—how very democratic of them. Leavitt reiterated that President Trump and his entire transition team were thankful for the swift action taken by law enforcement to protect those targeted during the chaos.
🚨BREAKING🚨
Trump cabinet nominees and appointees were targeted in violent threats to their lives including bomb threats and swatting last night and this morning pic.twitter.com/tJQKBucCFE
— Common Sense Custodian (@Wall_St_Custo) November 27, 2024
The audacity of these threats is as puzzling as it is disturbing. For instance, Elise Stefanik, slated to become the U.N. ambassador, had her Saratoga home subjected to a police sweep just as she was preparing for some quality time with her family over Thanksgiving. It’s hard to figure out what’s worse: that someone would stoop so low as to target a public servant’s home during the holidays, or that they think such tactics will make a dent in Trump’s mission.
Then there’s Lee Zeldin, Trump’s nominee to head the Environmental Protection Agency, who was hit with a pipe bomb threat that included a decidedly political twist—something pro-Palestinian, no less. It seems that even in threats, some folks can’t help but spin the narrative. Zeldin, a Jewish former congressman, thankfully wasn’t home when this cowardly act occurred, thus ensuring that he and his family remained unharmed.
Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth, picked to lead the Defense Department, found himself in the crosshairs when a police officer showed up at his home to relay news of a credible pipe bomb threat against him and his family. With seven children peacefully sleeping inside, this moment of serious intimidation quickly turned into a testament of resilience, proving that threats from the Left cannot deter true patriots. Hegseth echoed the sentiment shared by many—such tactics are not just attempts at intimidation; they are an outright declaration of war against American values.
Now, evidence suggests these threats may be coordinated, and while details are scant, the FBI has acknowledged the incidents. It’s reminiscent of past attempts on Trump’s life that showed just how far some are willing to go to disrupt democracy. The irony is that those who scream the loudest about unity and peace seem to be the very perpetrators of chaos and violence. So, when the dust settles, it’s clear: the conservative agenda will continue unabated, no matter how many threats get thrown around like confetti at a losing election party.
