US Senator Chuck Schumer receives bomb threats at three offices in New York

Chuck Schumer, the most powerful Democrat in the Senate, claimed that three of his New York state offices received e-mail bomb threats, alleging that the “2020 election was rigged.”

According to Schumer, local law enforcement in a statement on social media received bomb threats referring to his offices in Rochester, Binghamton, and Long Island on Monday with the subject line “MAGA.”

According to Schumer, “local and federal law enforcement immediately responded and are conducting full security sweeps.”

“Everyone is safe, and I’m grateful for their quick and courteous response to make sure that all New Yorkers are safe and secure at these locations.”

A law enforcement source couldn’t provide more information about the threat that was made public about Schumer’s Suffolk County, Long Island, police’s response to the Associated Press news agency. Due to the ongoing investigation, the person requested anonymity.

For safety reasons, the US Capitol Police said it does not discuss member security and that it does not comment.

Schumer criticized political violence, which has risen in recent years in the US, saying that “these kinds of violent threats have absolutely no place in our political system.”

No one, including no public servant, no staff member, no constituent, no citizen, should ever be targeted for their deeds, he said in the statement.

Former US President Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election, but he has since falsely claimed that the outcome was “rigged” or “stolen.” The assertion served as a key component of Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, despite lack of supporting evidence.

In dozens of lawsuits, courts across the nation have rejected or ruled in favor of the Trump campaign and its allies. Election officials in all 50 states certified the election results for 2020.

At a press conference held to support Starbucks employees, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani spoke out against the threats.

Although none of the threats had an impact on New York City’s offices, Mamdani claimed that this is a nation “should never accept” political violence.