Bomb threat: Donald Trump’s nominees targetted by ‘attack’ threats, FBI investigating

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees and transition team are working closely with the Federal Bureau of Investigation after “numerous bomb threats” were made against the incoming administration.

“The FBI is aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees, and we are working with our law enforcement partners,” the Bureau said in a statement on Thursday.

“We take all potential threats seriously and, as always, encourage members of the public to immediately report anything they consider suspicious to law enforcement.”

The FBI and Mr Trump’s team have not yet named targets, however, Republicans are starting to speak out about the terrifying incidents.

New York Republican Elise Stefanik, nominated as the next US ambassador the United Nations by the president-elect, has been identified as one of the targets, with her office stating the treat came while she was in a car with her young child.

“This morning, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, her husband, and their three year old son were driving home to Saratoga County from Washington for Thanksgiving when they were informed of a bomb threat to their residence,” her office said.

“New York State, County law enforcement, and US Capitol Police responded immediately with the highest levels of professionalism.”

Lee Zeldin, Trump nominee for administrator of the Environment Protection Agency, confirmed he and his family were targeted by “pipe bomb threat”.

“A pipe bomb threat targeting me and my family at our home today was sent in with a pro-Palestinian themed message,” he said in a statement on X.

“My family and I were not home at the time and are safe.

“We are working with law enforcement to learn more as this situation develops.

Fox News stated that John Ratcliffe, the nominee for CIA director and Pete Hegseth, the nominee for secretary of defence have also been targeted by ‘”attacks”.