Many members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation, including Democratic Reps. Jim Himes, Jahana Hayes, Joe Courtney, John Larson, and Rosa DeLauro, as well as Sen. Chris Murphy, were targeted with bomb threats at their homes on Thanksgiving. Police responded to the threats but did not find any bombs or explosive materials. The FBI is working with state and local law enforcement on the investigation, but no suspects have been identified yet. The Capitol Police have not commented on the incident, and local police departments are leading the investigations. This comes after reports of increased threats against lawmakers in recent years, with President-elect Donald Trump’s administration officials also being targeted.
The threatened lawmakers expressed gratitude for law enforcement’s swift response and emphasized that there is no place for political violence in the country. They reiterated the importance of peace and civility, especially during the holiday season. The incidents remain under investigation, and no charges have been filed at this time. The threats are part of a coordinated effort involving multiple members of Congress and public figures. The response from law enforcement demonstrates that such threats will not be tolerated. The FBI has not released any information about the investigation, and local police departments are working to trace the origin of the threatening emails.
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