Understanding Swatting: Tactic Targeting Trump Cabinet Picks

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Swatting is a harmful tactic being used to target nominees for President Trump’s cabinet. Reports of bomb threats and “swatting,” where false emergency reports are made to trigger a large police response, are increasing. The threats are being considered dangerous and concerning, with some figures commenting that it does not surprise them given the current political climate.

Trump’s Cabinet Picks and Increasing Swatting Incidents

Understand what ‘swatting’ is, the dangerous prank used against Trump’s cabinet nominees. The Washington Post provides insight on this alarming trend.

Johnson comments on threats to Trump’s nominees, deeming them as ‘unhinged’. Yahoo! Voices reports on this political unrest.

McCabe expresses unsurprise at threats to Trump’s Cabinet picks. The Hill discusses his perspective.

Trump nominees Brooke Rollins and Scott Turner threatened in North Texas, reports FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.

The New York Times reports on Trump Cabinet picks being targeted with bomb threats and ‘swatting’.

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