Trump’s team says some Cabinet picks targeted with bomb threats and swatting

Karoline Leavitt, who will serve as Trump’s press secretary, made the statement. She noted that the threats also involved individuals living with members of the future government and administration.

“These attacks ranged from bomb threats to ‘swatting.’ In response, law enforcement and other authorities acted quickly to ensure the safety of those who were targeted. President Trump and the entire Transition team are grateful for their swift action,” she said.

In turn, the FBI statement said it was aware of “numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees.” The agency added that it is cooperating with other law enforcement bodies.

“We take all potential threats seriously, and as always, encourage members of the public to immediately report anything they consider suspicious to law enforcement,” the FBI said.

A White House representative informed CNN that current US President Joe Biden had been briefed on the incidents. Specifically, the president and his administration “unequivocally condemn threats of political violence.”

“The President has been briefed. The White House is in touch with federal law enforcement and the President-elect’s team and continues to monitor the situation closely. Federal law enforcement’s response, alongside state and local authorities, remains ongoing,” the representative said.

A source in federal law enforcement told CNN that none of the assailants were individuals under the protection of the US Secret Service.

Recently, Axios reported that the transition teams of Donald Trump and Joe Biden signed a memorandum of understanding, allowing the current administration to fully begin the transition process with representatives of the Republican president-elect.

The agreement provides the incoming administration with access to federal agency information necessary for preparing to take over government operations.