FBI says bomb threats, swatting incidents targeted Trump picks

The FBI said Wednesday that “numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents” had targeted people President-elect Donald Trump has selected for Cabinet roles and other positions in his incoming administration.

Trump’s transition team said that “several” of his picks for prominent positions had faced “threats to their lives and those who live with them” on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. The transition team’s statement did not identify how many people appear to have been targeted or name them, and law enforcement officials have not said publicly whether they believe any of the threats were credible.