ছবি: Newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump. Photo: Collected
Following Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. Presidential election, threats have emerged against several of his newly nominated cabinet members. The FBI has reported a series of bomb threats directed at multiple individuals appointed to key government positions, causing concern and prompting immediate security measures.
According to a report by the BBC on Thursday, November 29, these threats have targeted at least nine cabinet members nominated by Trump, including those expected to take leadership roles in the Departments of Defense, Housing, Agriculture, and Labor. Additionally, Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations has also been threatened with a potential bomb attack.
The FBI has confirmed that they are aware of multiple threats and fake emergency calls, some of which resulted in police being dispatched to the homes of the nominated officials. These incidents are under investigation, with authorities working diligently to ensure the safety of all individuals involved.
The threats came at a tense time during the presidential transition period, as Trump’s team worked to finalize appointments to key government positions. Caroline Levitt, a spokesperson for Trump’s transition team, acknowledged the threats, stating that the appointees and their families had become targets of both domestic and foreign violence. She assured that law enforcement agencies were acting swiftly to secure the safety of those involved, and that no amount of intimidation would deter the Republican team from moving forward with their plans.
"Their threats will not shake us," Levitt remarked. "No dangerous attack can stop us from ensuring that our team carries out the responsibilities they have been chosen for."
The U.S. law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, have increased security measures in response to the threats, with many of Trump’s cabinet nominees receiving added protection at their residences. The police have not yet disclosed the specific details of the threats, but investigations are ongoing to track down the sources of these alarming calls and messages.
The incident highlights the volatile political climate in the country, as well as the heightened sense of danger faced by high-profile public figures during transitions of power. While it is not unusual for elected officials and their teams to receive threats, the sheer volume and intensity of the warnings directed at Trump’s appointees have raised concerns among security experts.
In the days following the election, the atmosphere in the U.S. has been tense, with political polarization and public protests marking the post-election period. Trump’s victory and his subsequent cabinet selections have been controversial, sparking reactions from both supporters and opponents. Some view his administration as a break from the political establishment, while others have expressed deep concern over his policies and the individuals he has chosen to lead key departments.
Among those targeted by threats are members of the Defense Department, a vital part of the incoming administration, who will be responsible for national security decisions in the coming years. Threats to these individuals, in particular, have been taken very seriously, with federal authorities emphasizing that any potential attack on government personnel poses a significant risk to the country’s security apparatus.
The bomb threats have also brought to light the challenges faced by the Trump administration as it prepares to assume control of the U.S. government. In addition to assembling a team that will shape the nation’s policies over the next four years, Trump’s nominees must now contend with the possibility of physical danger as they prepare to take office.
Despite the risks, Trump’s transition team has expressed confidence in the ability of law enforcement to manage the situation and protect the nominated officials. They have pledged to continue with their work uninterrupted, ensuring that the incoming administration is ready to govern when Trump takes office in January.
As investigations proceed, the FBI has urged the public to report any suspicious activities or communications that may be linked to the ongoing threats. They have also reminded the public of the seriousness of making false threats, which can result in significant legal consequences.
While no actual bomb attacks have occurred so far, the potential for violence has cast a shadow over what is traditionally a critical period of preparation for a new presidential administration. The Trump team remains focused on finalizing its cabinet picks and securing Senate confirmations in the weeks ahead, as the country watches closely to see how the situation unfolds.
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