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A surge of swatting attacks targeting conservative figures has sparked nationwide concern, with victims reporting coordinated false emergency calls resulting in armed police raids on their homes. Federal and state authorities are now investigating these incidents as potential domestic terrorism, while lawmakers push for stricter penalties.
– (conservative podcaster): Police attempted to breach his father’s door at gunpoint after a false claim of family violence.
– (talk show host): Armed officers swarmed his home following a fabricated hostage situation.
– (Conservative Caucus director): Claimed police stormed his residence at 3 a.m. due to a fake “armed break-in” call, which he attributes to his political views.
– FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed federal investigations into the “alarming rise” of swatting, calling it “morally indefensible”.
– Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) launched a House Oversight Committee probe, demanding accountability for perpetrators and a briefing from the DOJ and FBI by April 9.
– A bipartisan bill proposes up to for swatting that causes injury or death.
– Victims and conservative commentators widely allege left-wing activists are behind the attacks, citing patterns of harassment tied to political messaging.
– Some incidents involved (marked “cash on delivery”) preceding police raids, suggesting coordinated tactics.
1. : Sheriff Bill Waybourn (Tarrant County) advises victims to notify police and document all interactions.
2. : Footage can disprove false claims and protect against legal threats.
3. : Conservative figures like Larry Taunton and Joe Pags shared their experiences to raise awareness.
4. : Advocate for bills like Indiana’s SB198, which strengthens penalties for false reporting.
Attorney General Pam Bondi is reportedly “absolutely on board” with prosecuting offenders, while FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino has signaled that classifying swatting as domestic terrorism could expedite federal charges.
These attacks reflect a dangerous escalation in political targeting, with victims emphasizing that swatting risks lives and wastes law enforcement resources. Authorities urge vigilance and cooperation to dismantle what Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) calls “literal terrorism”.
