Trump Cabinet picks targeted with bomb threats, swatting

Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and administration picks said they were targeted by bomb threats and swatting calls Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

"Law enforcement and other authorities acted quickly to ensure the safety of those who were targeted," Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday in a prepared statement. "President Trump and the entire transition team are grateful for their swift action."

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