In a disturbing trend that marred the Christmas holiday, several conservative figures and Republican members of Congress found themselves the victims of swatting—a perilous hoax where false reports are made to law enforcement, prompting an armed police response. This malicious tactic is not only a waste of police resources but also poses a grave risk to the safety of those targeted and the officers responding.
On Christmas Day, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shared a distressing message on social media, revealing that she had been swatted for what she described as the eighth time. The incident occurred while she was at home celebrating the holiday with her family. Despite the unsettling event, Greene expressed gratitude towards the local police for their professionalism and maintained a positive spirit, focusing on the joy of the Christmas celebration.
The attacks against Trump will increase 10 fold in the coming weeks.
We already have thousands of terrorists in the country waiting for orders.
Swatting will increase to distract law enforcement.
What we’re witnessing is a setup for a major attack.
Lock n load Patriots! pic.twitter.com/HvMxXv2MA9
— 🇺🇸Kelli Kay🇺🇸 (@KelliKayK) December 26, 2023
The same day, another Republican lawmaker, Rep. Brandon Williams, experienced a similar ordeal. In the early afternoon, his home was targeted by a swatting call. Williams took to social media to thank the deputies and troopers who reached out to him before arriving at his residence. In a gesture of goodwill, he reported that the officers left with homemade cookies and spiced nuts, a small token of appreciation during the festive season.
Later, Williams provided an update, stating that both the Capitol Police and local law enforcement were investigating the swatting incident at his home. He commended the five cars of deputies and troopers who responded, praising their polite, professional, and prompt conduct. His message underscored the dedication of law enforcement personnel, even on holidays.
Swatting a Democrat tradition since 1992 pic.twitter.com/yqyXipe0S6
— laugh@libs (@LibsNoFun3) December 26, 2023
Adding to the series of events, Jack Posobiec, a well-known conservative figure, disclosed that his parents had been swatted again on Christmas Day during a family gathering. This followed a previous swatting incident that had occurred just the day before, on Saturday. The false report claimed that Posobiec had shot his wife and sons, a baseless and dangerous accusation intended to provoke a lethal police response.
These swatting incidents over the Christmas weekend appear to be part of a targeted campaign against conservatives and Republican members of Congress. The bogus calls are designed to incite a police killing of the targets, a reprehensible act that could lead to tragic outcomes.
The frequency and coordination of these swatting attacks raise serious concerns about the safety of public figures and their families. It also highlights the need for heightened vigilance and potential legislative action to address and deter such malicious hoaxes.
As investigations continue into these swatting incidents, there is a collective call from the conservative community for justice and protection against such heinous acts. The misuse of emergency services to terrorize individuals undermines the rule of law and puts innocent lives at risk. It is imperative that those responsible are held accountable to the fullest extent of the law to prevent future occurrences of this dangerous form of harassment.
