Several Trump picks for top jobs have been targeted by bomb and ‘swatting’ threats.

Several of the president-elect Donald Trumpis planned Cabinet nominees and administration appointees A spokeswoman for the Trump transition team said Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning were the target of bomb threats and “soothing” attacks.

Designees and designees were subjected to “violence, threats to their lives and those living with them by non-Americans. These attacks ranged from bomb threats to ‘swattingTransition spokeswoman Carolyn Levitt said in a statement.

Swatting occurs when a hoax call is made to the police claiming that a life-threatening situation is occurring. Its purpose is to draw and lead SWAT teams to a location. Deadly Results

Three senior law enforcement officials briefed on the shooting incident involving several Trump allies told NBC News that these were not credible threats. Officials said no devices or physical threats have been found and some threats may have come on social media. The threats did not include secret service agents like Trump or Vice President-elect J.D. Vance.

The FBI said in a statement that it is “aware of numerous bomb threats and incidents targeting nominees and appointees of the incoming administration, and we are working closely with our law enforcement partners . We take all potential threats seriously, and as always, encourage members of the public to immediately report anything they consider suspicious to law enforcement.”

Trump’s statement did not specify exactly who or how many visiting officials were targeted for fraud, but said “law enforcement and other officials have taken steps to ensure the safety of these individuals.” Immediate action was taken against those who were targeted.”

“President Trump and the entire transition team are grateful for their prompt action,” the statement said.

Among those who said they were targeted was Rep. Alice StefanikTrump’s ambassador to the United Nations; Former representative Lee Zeldenwho has been nominated to head the Environmental Protection Agency. Brock RollinsTrump’s pick for Department of Agriculture; and ex-rep Matt GetzTrump’s nominee for U.S. attorney general who withdrew his name from consideration last week.

Stefanik’s office said in a statement that Stefanik, R.N.Y., her husband and their three-year-old son were on their way home from Washington “when they received a report of a bomb threat at their residence. New York State, County Law Enforcement The agency, and the U.S. Capitol Police responded immediately with the highest level of professionalism.”

“The pipe bomb threat that targeted me and my family at our home today was sent with a Palestinian-themed message,” Zeldin, a former New York GOP congressman, said in a statement. Time was not at home and is safe. We are working with law enforcement to learn more.

Rollins Tweeted that “a threat was issued against our home and family. Thanks to the swift efforts of @fortworth PD, we were unharmed and returned home quickly.”

Gaetz, R-Fla., confirmed to NBC News that he was also among the targets.

In response to the threat, a bomb squad reported to his home in Florida. Initially, a bomb-sniffing dog was brought to the home by the sheriff but was unsuccessful, prompting the call of the bomb squad.

“No devices were located. An immediate search of the area was conducted with negative results,” the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said.

Getz said he was not home at the time but a family member was. Details of the Gaetz threat were first reported by Punch Bowl News.

Levitt’s statement said threats will not slow them down. “President Trump’s example, dangerous acts of intimidation and violence will not stop us,” he said.

gave Same strategy It has been used in the past against some of those seen as Trump’s opponents, including the judge who presided over his civil fraud trial in New York, the judge who overturned Trump’s federal election meddling case. Presided over the trial and the prosecutor who brought the case. , special counsel Jack Smith, as well as the district attorneys’ offices in Georgia and New York who brought criminal cases against Trump.