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Secret Service Visits Woman Over Controversial Tweet

1/18/2026

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Jamie Bonkiewicz of Omaha, Nebraska had a U.S. Secret Service visit at her home over a tweet about White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, conducted as a protective intelligence interview.
She later posted a video on X recounting the interaction.
Bonkiewicz said the visit involved no threats or violence, only words.
The Secret Service confirmed the visit and said it investigates any perceived threats to protect officials, underscoring online-speech tensions.

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Jamie Bonkiewicz of Omaha, Nebraska had a U.S. Secret Service visit at her home over a tweet about White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, conducted as a protective intelligence interview.
She later posted a video on X recounting the interaction.
Bonkiewicz said the visit involved no threats or violence, only words.
The Secret Service confirmed the visit and said it investigates any perceived threats to protect officials, underscoring online-speech tensions.