US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer confirmed that three of his New York state offices were targeted with emailed bomb threats on Monday. The threats referenced the “2020 election was rigged”, echoing former President Donald Trump’s long-disputed claims about the election outcome.
Details of the Threats
According to Schumer, the threats were sent via email to his offices in Rochester, Binghamton, and Long Island, with the subject line “MAGA”. He stated that all staff members are safe and praised law enforcement for their prompt response.
“Local and federal law enforcement responded immediately and are conducting full security sweeps,” Schumer said on social media platform X. “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.”
A law enforcement source confirmed that police in Suffolk County, Long Island, responded to the threat at Schumer’s office. The source, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the ongoing investigation, could not provide further details. The US Capitol Police declined to comment, citing safety protocols regarding member security.
Political Context and Reactions
Schumer strongly condemned the threats, calling political violence unacceptable. “These kinds of violent threats have absolutely no place in our political system,” he said. “No one—no public servant, no staff member, no constituent, no citizen—should ever be targeted for simply doing their job.”
The threats come amid a continued spread of false claims about the 2020 presidential election, which former President Trump lost to Joe Biden. Despite repeated court rulings rejecting these claims, Trump and some allies have continued asserting that the election was “rigged,” a narrative that played a central role in his successful 2024 presidential campaign.
Courts across the United States have consistently dismissed or ruled against the Trump campaign and its supporters in lawsuits challenging the 2020 election, and the results were certified in all 50 states.
Local Leadership Responds
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani denounced the threats at a news conference on Monday during a public event supporting Starbucks workers. Although the threats did not affect offices in New York City, Mamdani warned that political violence cannot become normalized.
“That is incumbent on all of us to be fighting for that future across this country, no matter party,” he said.
Security Measures and Next Steps
Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the threats while ensuring the safety of Schumer’s staff and offices. Full security sweeps and protective protocols are reportedly ongoing at the targeted locations.
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