GOP House Whip Tom Emmer Says He Was the Latest Political ‘Swatting’ Victim

Published on January 29, 2024

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) says he was the latest U.S. political figure to have police show up at his home after a bogus emergency call. “Tonight my family and I were the target of a ‘swatting’ incident involving a 911 prank call that wrongly diverted a police presence to my home. Sadly, this illegal and dangerous scheme is being used nationwide to target elected officials,” Mr. Emmer said in a post on X on Saturday evening. “Thankfully, no one was home or injured. I condemn this illegal abuse of police resources. I want to thank the Wright County Sheriff’s Office for their professionalism and support. I will have no additional comment on this matter.”...

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