Democratic Lawmakers Face Thanksgiving Bomb Threats Amid Political Tensions
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned bomb threats made against Democratic lawmakers on Thanksgiving, which included threats of pipe bombs and swatting, all signed with 'MAGA.' The threats targeted nearly all Connecticut Democrats, including Sen. Chris Murphy and several representatives, though no devices were found. Jeffries emphasized the need for maximum protection for lawmakers and called for the prosecution of those responsible for political violence.
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