Connecticut’s congressional delegation, including Democratic Reps. Jim Himes, Jahana Hayes, Joe Courtney, and John Larson, as well as Sen. Chris Murphy, received bomb threats at their homes on Thanksgiving. However, no bombs were ultimately found. The threats were part of a coordinated effort involving multiple members of Congress and public figures. Police responded to the threats but did not find any explosive materials.
Lawmakers expressed gratitude for law enforcement’s swift response and emphasized that political violence has no place in the country. The U.S. Capitol Police and the FBI did not immediately respond to requests for comment, and local police departments are still investigating the incidents.
The threats against the Connecticut delegation come after an increase in threats to members of Congress in recent years. In 2020, the Capitol Police investigated over 8,000 incidents involving threats, including concerning statements and direct threats. The final statistics for 2021 are not yet available.
The latest threats are part of a pattern of increasing political violence, with President-elect Donald Trump’s planned administration officials also being targeted with bomb threats and “swatting” threats earlier in the week. Law enforcement agencies are working to identify the suspects behind these threats and ensure the safety of public officials.
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