Staff Reports
Rep. Brandon Williams (R-NY) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) had unexpected visits from the local police that put a damper on their Christmas celebrations, all thanks to alleged swatting calls. It’s like the Grinch stole Christmas but left the presents intact, if the Grinch was a mischievous prankster.
Republicans get unwelcome Christmas surprises with police called to their homes https://t.co/47jKUtb4jE https://t.co/47jKUtb4jE
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) December 26, 2023
First up, Rep. Williams found himself in hot water when five police vehicles rolled up to his New York residence, ready to swoop in and save the day. The GOP lawmaker, being the stand-up guy that he is, didn’t spill the beans on what exactly had the coppers hot on his trail, but he did drop the bombshell that it was a “swatting” incident. In true holiday spirit, Williams extended his gratitude to the authorities for their swift action and even sent them off with some homemade goodies.
Next in line was Rep. Greene, who had her own run-in with the local fuzz while kicking back with her family in Georgia. She, too, fell victim to a “swatting” scheme that had her local police rushing to her doorstep on the merriest day of the year. Showing grace under fire, Greene gave a shoutout to her local law enforcement for handling the situation like pros. However, she didn’t spill the beans on what got the authorities all hot and bothered, leaving us on the edge of our seats with curiosity.
Greene hinted at receiving a death threat just days before the swatting incident, sharing some spooky messages on social media. It’s like a real-life whodunit, with the culprit lurking in the shadows and our heroes in hot pursuit.
