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Bomb Threats Follow Goodlander's Controversial Military Orders

11/23/2025

Summary

Story summary

On November 21, 2025, Concord police responded to a bomb threat at Representative Maggie Goodlander's office.
No bomb was found.
The threat followed Goodlander's call with Democrats for military members to refuse illegal orders, prompting President Donald Trump to accuse them of sedition.
A bomb threat was reported at U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin's home in Michigan on the same day.
Both incidents are under investigation by local and federal authorities.

History

Historical Context

The Sedition Act of 1918, an extension of the Espionage Act of 1917, criminalized speech against the U.S. government during World War I, leading to over 2,000 prosecutions, including that of socialist Eugene V. Debs. Recent threats against lawmakers echo historical fears of dissent, underscoring ongoing debates about free speech and civil liberties in a politically charged environment.

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Story summary

On November 21, 2025, Concord police responded to a bomb threat at Representative Maggie Goodlander's office.
No bomb was found.
The threat followed Goodlander's call with Democrats for military members to refuse illegal orders, prompting President Donald Trump to accuse them of sedition.
A bomb threat was reported at U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin's home in Michigan on the same day.
Both incidents are under investigation by local and federal authorities.

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