Shenna Bellows, Maine's Secretary of State, was the target of a 'swatting' hoax at her home on Friday evening, confirmed by police the next day. This incident occurred after she disqualified former President Trump from Maine's 2024 Republican presidential primary ballot, citing his alleged involvement in the January 6 riot. The decision followed challenges from Maine residents, including bipartisan former lawmakers.
'Swatting' is a dangerous prank involving false emergency calls to provoke a heavy police response. Bellows, who was not at home during the incident, condemned the act as unacceptable in a Facebook statement, acknowledging the support she received and the threatening communications her staff faced. The Maine State Police found nothing suspicious at her home, and the investigation is ongoing. This incident is part of a recent trend of 'swatting' targeting political figures, including Republican Representatives Brandon Williams and Marjorie Taylor Greene, and state Representative Kevin D. Miller.
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