House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned threats made against Democratic lawmakers on Thanksgiving Day, including bomb threats and swatting. Several House Democrats from Connecticut were targeted, but no devices were found. The threats were signed with “MAGA,” the slogan of President-elect Donald Trump. This came after Trump’s cabinet nominees also received bomb threats. Jeffries emphasized that threats of violence against elected officials are unacceptable in a democracy, and perpetrators must be prosecuted. The swift reaction from law enforcement ensured the safety of Members of Congress and their families. Jeffries stressed that political violence has no place in civilized society and called for full prosecution of those responsible.
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