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Trump administration nominees targeted with bomb and swatting threats

Several of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks, including Elise Stefanik and Lee Zeldin, faced bomb threats and “swatting” this week, the transition team said Wednesday. Threats occurred Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Law enforcement ensured safety swiftly, according to spokesperson Karoline Leavitt. Both Stefanik and Zeldin confirmed being targeted.

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