Bomb threats reported against nominees for Trump's cabinet positions.

Several of Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees and members of his prospective White House team have been subjected to bomb threats and swatting incidents.

The FBI confirmed it was investigating "numerous bomb threats" alongside hoax calls, known as "swatting," designed to provoke an armed police response to the homes of the targets.

At least nine individuals chosen by Trump for roles in the Departments of Defense, Housing, Agriculture, and Labor, as well as his nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, were targeted. The incidents occurred on Tuesday night and Wednesday.

Karoline Leavitt, a spokeswoman for Trump’s transition team, called the threats "violent, un-American actions" aimed at intimidating the appointees and their families. She emphasized that law enforcement acted swiftly to ensure their safety, adding, “With President Trump as our example, acts of intimidation and violence will not deter us.”

The FBI has not disclosed the identities of the targets, but some have come forward publicly. Elise Stefanik, Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, revealed her family home was targeted by a bomb threat while she was traveling with her husband and young son for Thanksgiving.

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth also confirmed his home was threatened, stating on social media that police informed him of a credible pipe bomb threat as his seven children were sleeping.

Law enforcement sources clarified that Trump himself, who faced two assassination attempts during his campaign, was not among those targeted by the hoax calls. However, he has faced recent credible threats, including one from an Arizona man arrested for repeatedly posting videos threatening to harm Trump and his family.

Lee Zeldin, Trump's nominee for EPA Administrator, reported a pipe bomb threat accompanied by a "pro-Palestinian themed message" at his home. He confirmed his family was safe and expressed gratitude for the quick actions of local police.

Other nominees, including Brooke Rollins (Agriculture Secretary), Scott Turner (Housing Secretary), and Lori Chavez-Deremer (Labor Secretary), also reported threats. Each pledged that they would not be deterred by such actions.

The White House confirmed that President Joe Biden had been briefed on the situation and was in contact with federal law enforcement and Trump’s transition team. U.S. Capitol Police stated they were collaborating with federal agencies on the swatting incidents but withheld further details to avoid encouraging copycat behavior.Florida law enforcement also confirmed a bomb threat targeting the home of former attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz. Similarly, threats were reported at the New York residence of commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick and other Trump appointees, including Pam Bondi and incoming White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.

The incidents reflect a troubling trend of hoax threats targeting high-profile political figures. Similar tactics have been employed recently against judges and prosecutors handling Trump-related cases, as well as lawmakers from both parties during the holiday season last year.