Several Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut were targeted by bomb threats at their homes, according to reports from the lawmakers and their offices on Thursday. Representatives Jim Himes, Joe Courtney, and John Larson all confirmed that their properties had been threatened with bombs, though authorities found no evidence of any explosives after responding to the calls.
The threats came just one day after high-profile individuals selected for key positions in Donald Trump’s administration, including cabinet members and appointees, reported similar incidents. These threats involved not only bomb threats but also “swatting” attacks, where emergency law enforcement responses are triggered under false pretenses to create chaos and fear.
Joe Courtney’s home in Vernon was specifically targeted while his wife and children were inside, according to his office. Jim Himes shared that he was informed about the bomb threat against his home while celebrating Thanksgiving with his family. Both the U.S. Capitol Police and local police departments from Greenwich and Stamford responded to the threat. Himes expressed his gratitude to law enforcement for their swift action and emphasized the importance of condemning political violence, especially during the holiday season, urging for peace and civility.
Similarly, John Larson reported a bomb threat at his East Hartford residence, with local police also responding promptly.
These threats come amid a broader climate of political violence, which has been escalating in recent months. Notably, during the summer, a gunman opened fire at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, injuring the gunman and killing one of Trump’s supporters. Additionally, the Secret Service thwarted an assassination attempt on Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course in Florida when an agent spotted the barrel of a gun sticking through a perimeter fence while Trump was playing.
The day before these Connecticut bomb threats, several Trump appointees and supporters also reported receiving similar threats. Among them were New York Representative Elise Stefanik, who is Trump’s choice for ambassador to the UN; Matt Gaetz, nominated for attorney general; Oregon Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer, selected to lead the Department of Labor; and former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin, tapped to head the Environmental Protection Agency.
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