Bomb Threats Target Democratic Lawmakers Following Trump's Controversial Remarks

On November 21, 2025, Concord police responded to a bomb threat at the office of U.S. Representative Maggie Goodlander in Concord, New Hampshire. The threat occurred shortly after Goodlander and five other Democratic lawmakers, all former military or intelligence personnel, released a video urging military members to refuse illegal orders. This video prompted President Donald Trump to label their actions as "seditious behavior, punishable by death," leading to heightened security concerns for the lawmakers involved.

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The Concord police received a report of a potential bomb threat directed at Goodlander's office located at 18 North Main Street around 4 p.m. on Friday. Concurrently, police were alerted to hazardous items found in a wooded area near 15 Integra Drive, approximately a mile from Goodlander's office. The New Hampshire State Police Bomb Squad investigated both incidents, ultimately determining there was no credible threat to the public. Following the search, the area was reopened, and authorities confirmed that both cases remain under investigation.

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The bomb threats against Goodlander and other lawmakers are believed to be linked to the backlash from Trump's comments regarding the video. In the video, Goodlander, along with Senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, and Representatives Chris Deluzio, Chrissy Houlahan, and Jason Crow, emphasized the importance of upholding the Constitution and the right to refuse unlawful orders. Trump's response included multiple posts on Truth Social, where he called for the lawmakers to be arrested and suggested their actions were treasonous.

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In response to the bomb threat, Goodlander's spokesperson, Annie Lentz, expressed gratitude for the swift action of law enforcement, stating, "Violence and threats of violence have no place in our state or country." Goodlander reaffirmed her commitment to serving the people of New Hampshire despite the threats. Other lawmakers targeted by similar threats on the same day included Senators Slotkin and Representatives Houlahan and Deluzio, all of whom reported their offices received bomb threats.

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Trump's remarks have drawn significant criticism from various political figures. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned the president's statements, asserting that they amounted to calls for violence against elected officials. Some Republican leaders, while distancing themselves from Trump's rhetoric, acknowledged the inflammatory nature of his comments. New Hampshire GOP Chairman Jim MacEachern labeled the Democrats' video as "dangerous" and called for Goodlander to retract her statements.

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The investigations into the bomb threats are ongoing, with law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Capitol Police, involved in ensuring the safety of the targeted lawmakers. Following the threats, several of the lawmakers have increased their security measures, reflecting the growing concerns over politically motivated violence in the United States.

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• “VIOLENCE AND THREATS OF VIOLENCE HAVE NO PLACE IN OUR STATE OR COUNTRY.” — Annie Lentz, Spokesperson for Congresswoman Goodlander

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• “Today, Donald Trump called for my death and arrest. He didn’t want to hear a basic lesson: the oath to the Constitution comes above all. I will not be intimidated, and I will uphold my oath.” — Representative Chris Deluzio

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• “It’s called SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL. Each one of these traitors to our Country should be ARRESTED AND PUT ON TRIAL.” — President Donald Trump

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The escalation of threats against sitting members of Congress underscores the rising tensions in U.S. political discourse, particularly in the context of Trump's provocative statements and the actions of Democratic lawmakers advocating for constitutional adherence.

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