Threats Against Lawmakers Escalate with Bomb Threats During Thanksgiving
Numerous lawmakers faced bomb threats over Thanksgiving, prompting calls for increased security measures amidst heightened political tensions.
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Updated: Nov 30th, 2024, 5:46 PM ET
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Over the Thanksgiving holiday, multiple Democratic lawmakers received bomb threats, with incidents including a bomb found at Arnold Schwarzenegger's home. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for stronger protections for lawmakers, condemning such violence as unacceptable. These threats illustrate rising concerns over political violence, as similar threats were reported against Republican officials earlier in the week. The FBI is investigating, and bipartisan condemnation of the threats has emerged.
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