Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has confirmed that his offices across New York were targeted with emailed bomb threats on Monday. The messages, bearing the subject line 'MAGA', referenced a false claim that the 2020 election was rigged.
Schumer's offices in Rochester, Binghamton, and Long Island received the threats. In a statement, Schumer said: 'Local and federal law enforcement responded immediately and are conducting full security sweeps.' He added: '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 Suffolk County police responded to Schumer's Long Island office but could not provide further details due to the ongoing investigation. The U.S. Capitol Police declined to comment, citing security reasons.
Schumer condemned the threats, stating that 'these kinds of violent threats have absolutely no place in our political system.' The threats come amid persistent false claims by former President Donald Trump that the 2020 election was rigged, despite numerous court rulings and certifications confirming its integrity.
