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Among those targeted was Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, nominated to serve at the United Nations. While driving home from Washington, she and her family were alerted to a bomb threat directed at their residence. This incident exemplifies the immediate danger faced by Trump’s nominees, who are still considered private citizens yet are preparing for high-stakes governmental roles.
Other nominees, including John Ratcliffe for CIA Director and Pete Heth for Secretary of Defense, were also reportedly threatened. These appointees currently lack the security detail that would typically accompany individuals once they are officially sworn in. Consequently, they find themselves vulnerable to threats while mobilizing for upcoming confirmation hearings.