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Threats Against Lawmakers Surge 600% During Trump Era

12/14/2025

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Threats against U.S. lawmakers surged in 2024, with nearly 9,500 incidents reported.
The rise marks a 600% increase during U.S. President Donald Trump’s presidency versus Barack Obama’s presidency.
Critics argue that U.S. President Donald Trump's rhetoric incites violence.
Threats against United States Senator Charles Schumer coincided with Trump’s comments.
Indiana lawmakers reported threats tied to a redistricting bill, including a swatting incident against one senator.

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Threats against U.S. lawmakers surged in 2024, with nearly 9,500 incidents reported.
The rise marks a 600% increase during U.S. President Donald Trump’s presidency versus Barack Obama’s presidency.
Critics argue that U.S. President Donald Trump's rhetoric incites violence.
Threats against United States Senator Charles Schumer coincided with Trump’s comments.
Indiana lawmakers reported threats tied to a redistricting bill, including a swatting incident against one senator.