{"id":2535328,"date":"2026-01-13T17:30:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T22:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-congressman-forced-to-close-office-after-credible-threats-and-calls-for-violence-8\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T17:31:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T22:31:49","slug":"republican-congressman-forced-to-close-office-after-credible-threats-and-calls-for-violence-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-congressman-forced-to-close-office-after-credible-threats-and-calls-for-violence-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Republican Congressman Forced to Close Office After &#8216;Credible Threats and Calls for Violence&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frepublican-congressman-forced-to-close-office-after-credible-threats-and-calls-for-violence-8%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2535328&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Rep. Nick Langworthy announced the immediate closure of his Jamestown, New York district office, citing &#8220;repeated credible threats and calls for violence&#8221; against him and his staff. He said the office will remain closed while he coordinates with U.S. Capitol Police and local law enforcement, and that constituent services will continue remotely; he posted the statement on X. The article then shifts to opinion,arguing that political violence is driven largely by &#8220;modern leftists,&#8221; and it offers several suggested causes-higher self<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >\u2011reported mental\u2011health issues<\/a> among liberals (especially women),affluence among <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-congressman-forced-to-close-office-after-credible-threats-and-calls-for-violence-3\/\" title=\"...ublican Congressman Forced to Close ... After &#039;... and Calls for ...&#039;\">left\u2011leaning elites<\/a>,and atheism leading to the glorification of the state or self. It cites partisan sources and social\u2011media reactions that mock the idea that violence comes from &#8220;both sides,&#8221; and references alleged past incidents and celebratory responses described by the author. The piece frames the situation as part of a broader crisis in which debate has been replaced by attempts to impose views through force and calls for finding ways to address that trend.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Nowadays, threats or even acts of violence by unhinged leftists come as no surprise.<\/p>\n<p>Surely that requires both an explanation and a plausible way forward.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy of New York has announced the immediate closure of a local office in Jamestown, New York, citing &ldquo;credible threats and calls for violence.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.post-journal.com\/news\/latest-news\/2026\/01\/threats-force-closure-of-langworthys-jamestown-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Post-Journal<\/a> of Jamestown, Langworthy made that announcement in a statement issued Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The safety of my staff and the constituents we serve is my top priority,&rdquo; the congressman said in the statement. &ldquo;Due to repeated credible threats and calls for violence directed at me and members of staff, starting Monday, my Jamestown District Office will remain closed. I am working closely with U.S. Capitol Police and local law enforcement to address these threats and to ensure appropriate security measures are in place.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Langworthy added that he and his staff will continue to provide services to constituents, albeit &ldquo;remotely.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I appreciate the understanding and cooperation of the community as we take these necessary steps to protect everyone involved. We will provide updates regarding the reopening of the Jamestown office as more information becomes available,&rdquo; the statement concluded.<\/p>\n<p>The congressman also posted the statement to the social media platform X.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The safety of my staff and the constituents we serve is my top priority. Due to repeated credible threats and calls for violence directed at me and members of staff, starting today, my Jamestown District Office will remain closed. I am working closely with U.S. Capitol Police and&hellip;<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Congressman Nick Langworthy (@RepLangworthy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepLangworthy\/status\/2010700933064225241?\">January 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>One X user undoubtedly spoke for millions of conservatives by mocking the oft-repeated assertion that political violence comes from &ldquo;both sides.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&ldquo;Both sides&rdquo; &#128580;<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jefe (@eveningstar555) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/eveningstar555\/status\/2010701776744575099?\">January 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Of course, mountains of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/stunning-new-study-shows-lefts-assassination-culture-hit-disturbing-levels-trump-musk-targeted\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">evidence<\/a> have exposed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/dem-lawmakers-increasingly-terrified-voters-want-us-shot-demand-blood-call-violence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">modern leftists<\/a> as uniquely receptive to arguments in favor of political violence.<\/p>\n<p>What explains that phenomenon? A number of factors play a role.<\/p>\n<p>First, modern leftists, particularly women, have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/liberal-white-women-may-hand-biden-win-2024-poll-probing-mental-health-may-explain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">self<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-congressman-forced-to-close-office-after-credible-threats-and-calls-for-violence\/\" title=\"...ublican Congressman Forced to Close ... After &#039;... and Calls for ...&#039;\">-reported mental illness<\/a><\/a> at much higher rates than their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/conservative-parents-raise-teens-better-mental-health-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">conservative counterparts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Needless to say, that makes leftists especially susceptible to the kind of apocalyptic rhetoric Democrats have directed against President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-cries-wolf-says-trumps-language-echoes-heard-nazi-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donald Trump<\/a>, for instance, or against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-whoopi-goldberg-attempts-walk-back-vicious-anti-ice-comment-thinking-commercial-break\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Immigration and Customs Enforcement<\/a> agents.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/americas-15-wealthiest-counties-voted-2024-presidential-election-tells-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Affluence<\/a> is another underappreciated factor in modern leftists&rsquo; embrace of political violence. Historically, wealth has often engendered a conservative outlook. But not so today. In the modern world, affluent Western elites tend to support <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/vs-u-s-study-exposes-profound-threat-authoritarian-elites-pose-ordinary-americans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leftist authoritarianism<\/a>. From there, one moves seamlessly toward violence.<\/p>\n<p>Finally &mdash; and most important of all &mdash; leftists&rsquo; love of violence stems from their atheism. Having banished God from their lives, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/leftists-hate-christianity-kryptonite-marxism-filmmakers-say\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marxist atheists<\/a> must choose a different object for their worship. So they choose the state, the planet, or, worst of all, themselves. Once they have succumbed to that degree of narcissism, it takes very little effort to dehumanize those whom they oppose.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, the spiritual element of our battle against leftist violence appeared most clearly after the Sept. 10 assassination of conservative Christian icon Charlie Kirk. In those dark days, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/listen-demonic-laugh-spills-dem-congressional-candidate-revels-charlie-kirks-murder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">demonic leftists<\/a> celebrated Kirk&rsquo;s murder, while Democrat politicians <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-smears-charlie-kirk-supporters-house-floor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">slandered him<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It is one thing, of course, to explain leftist violence and quite another to know what to do about it. In a healthy republic, citizens argue over their differences and then vote to see whose ideas prevail.<\/p>\n<p>But it sometimes feels that leftists have stopped arguing and have decided to try to impose their will by force. 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