Schumer says New York offices hit with ‘MAGA’ bomb threats
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) reported that several of his New York offices in Rochester, Binghamton, and Long Island received bomb threats via email.The threatening emails referenced the “MAGA” slogan and falsely claimed that the 2020 presidential election was rigged. law enforcement officials promptly responded and conducted thorough security checks at all locations. Schumer stated that everyone is safe and condemned the increasing number of politically motivated threats, emphasizing that such intimidation of public officials should not be normalized.He addressed the incident on the Senate floor, praising the rapid response from law enforcement. Similar threats have been reported against other officials, including Indiana State Senator Jean Leising, who received a pipe bomb threat related to her opposition to redistricting efforts.No suspects have been identified, and election results confirming Joe Biden’s 2020 victory remain certified despite claims from former President Donald Trump.
Schumer says New York offices hit with ‘MAGA’ bomb threats
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said Monday that several of his New York offices received bomb threats from an email referencing “MAGA” and alleging that the 2020 election was “rigged.”
Schumer said his offices in Rochester, Binghamton, and Long Island received an emailed threat earlier in the day. He said local and federal law enforcement “responded immediately” and conducted full security sweeps at all three locations.
“Everyone is safe, and I am grateful for their quick and professional response to ensure these offices remain safe and secure for all New Yorkers,” Schumer said in a statement.
The threats, which arrived with the email subject line “MAGA,” remain under investigation. Schumer condemned the rise in politically motivated threats and said intimidation of public officials cannot become normalized.
“These kinds of violent threats have absolutely no place in our political system,” he said. “No one, no public servant, no staff member, no constituent, no citizen, should ever be targeted for simply doing their job.”
Schumer also addressed the incident on the Senate floor, repeating that the threats invoked President Donald Trump’s slogan and said the 2020 election was stolen. “Everyone, thank God, is safe,” he said, praising federal and local law enforcement for their rapid response.
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The Capitol Police declined to comment, noting they do not discuss member security for safety reasons. The threats against Schumer come as other officials across the country have reported similar incidents. In Indiana, Republican state Sen. Jean Leising said she received a pipe bomb threat over the weekend for her opposition to GOP efforts to redraw the state’s congressional lines.
Officials have not yet announced whether any suspect has been identified. Although Trump still claims the 2020 race was rigged, courts dismissed his campaign’s challenges, and election officials in every state certified former President Joe Biden as the winner.
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