Sen. Chuck Schumer said Monday that three of his New York offices were hit with bomb threats over email with a subject line that read “MAGA.”
The threats, allegedly claiming the “2020 election was rigged,” were emailed to his offices in Rochester, Binghamton, and Long Island, according to the Senate minority leader. Schumer said law enforcement notified him earlier in the day.
“Local and federal law enforcement responded immediately and are conducting full security sweeps,” Schumer said in a statement. “Everyone is safe, and I am grateful for their quick and professional response to ensure these offices remain safe and secure for all New Yorkers.”
He added, “These kinds of violent threats have absolutely no place in our political system. No one—no public servant, no staff member, no constituent, no citizen—should ever be targeted for simply doing their job.”
The threats land as political tensions spike and lawmakers increasingly worry about their own safety.
Just last month, Schumer asked the US Capitol Police to extend “special protection” to Sens. Mark Kelly of Arizona and Elissa Slotkin of Michigan after they cut a video urging military members to “refuse illegal orders.” President Trump blasted the pair for “seditious behavior” and accused them of undermining the military chain of command.
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The House, facing its own wave of security fears, has authorized a $20,000 monthly allowance for members to cover security costs and rolled out a “Mobile Duress Program” to boost protections.
Several lawmakers have already cited rising threats as a reason to walk away from Congress. Reps. Jared Golden of Maine and Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia both pointed to security concerns in announcing their departures. Golden plans to finish out his term. Greene will resign next month.
The climate has only grown darker over the last year and a half, with a string of violent attacks targeting political figures. The list includes the assassination attempt on Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, the June shooting of Minnesota state lawmakers, an arson attack on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, and the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
