Connecticut’s congressional delegation, including Democratic Reps. Jim Himes, Jahana Hayes, Joe Courtney, and John Larson, as well as Sen. Chris Murphy, were targeted by bomb threats at their homes on Thanksgiving. The threats were part of a coordinated effort involving multiple members of Congress and public figures. The police responded to the threats but found no evidence of explosives. The lawmakers expressed gratitude for law enforcement and emphasized the importance of peace and civility.
The U.S. Capitol Police and the FBI are investigating the incidents, and local police departments are also involved in identifying the suspects. The threats come after an increase in threats to members of Congress in recent years, with over 8,000 incidents investigated by the Capitol Police in 2023.
This latest incident adds to the concerns about political violence in the country, following threats made against President-elect Donald Trump’s planned administration officials earlier in the week. The investigation into the threats against the Connecticut lawmakers is ongoing, and law enforcement agencies are working together to ensure the safety of the targeted individuals and prevent similar incidents in the future.
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