WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement, will launch an investigation into the growing number of politically motivated “swatting” attacks against conservative figures. In a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi, Chairman Higgins is requesting an investigation into those responsible for the attacks.
“The Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement (Subcommittee) is investigating the recent increase in “swatting” incidents which appear to be targeting individuals based on their political affiliation. The Subcommittee requests information from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on the steps being taken to thoroughly investigate these incidents of political violence and hold those responsible accountable. To assist the Subcommittee with its investigation, I am requesting a staff-level briefing from the DOJ and FBI by April 9, 2025, to understand what is being done to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for politically motivated swatting incidents,” wrote Subcommittee Chairman Clay Higgins.
Read the letter here.
