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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Woodward

Democrats targeted in Thanksgiving bomb threats after Trump’s cabinet picks face similar incidents

Democratic congresswoman Jahana Hayes was amongs several Connecticut Democrats targeted by hoax bomb threats on Thanksgiving - (Getty Images)

At least five Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut received bomb threats on Thanksgiving, including one House lawmaker who was the target of a “threatening email” announcing a pipe bomb in her home mailbox.

US Capitol Police and state and local police have cleared the threats, which followed a series of similar incidents and “swatting” threats targeting Republican nominees who are joining Donald Trump’s incoming administration.

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