Violent threats against US officials reshape lives and public service
An investigation found thousands of violent threats against elected officials from 2024 through August, with some officials leaving office.
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What happened
A New York Times reporter interviewed elected officials across the political spectrum about living with threats of political violence. An investigation found thousands of violent threats against elected officials over a two-year period from 2024 to August of this year. Violent threats have reshaped private lives, cost millions in security, and pushed people out of office.
Why it matters
They also describe the threats as reshaping officials' private lives.
Timeline
- Oct 11, 2:14 PM ET: An investigation reported that thousands of violent threats hit elected officials from 2024 to August of this year.
- Oct 11, 5:00 AM ET: A video featured elected officials from across the political spectrum describing life under threats of political violence.
- Oct 12, 10:10 AM ET: Coverage described violent threats as a new normal among US public officials, costing millions in security.
Coverage
- 3.2K views · 23 reactions | Violent threats have become a new normal... (facebook.com)
- America’s elected officials are living in fear (inquirer.com)
- Video: Living Under Threat of Political Violence (The New York Times)
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