Swatting Call Targets Michigan Senate Candidate Mike Rogers

In a troubling escalation of political violence, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers' home in Livingston County was the target of a swatting call on Friday, according to his campaign. This incident follows a similar event involving Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, who was targeted the previous night. Slotkin's spokesperson confirmed that she was not at home during the incident. Chris Gustafson, a spokesperson for Rogers, reported that family members were present during the swatting attempt, which prompted a swift response from the Michigan State Police. Fortunately, no one was harmed, and Rogers expressed gratitude for the professionalism of law enforcement. Notably, this is not the first time Rogers has faced such an incident; he was previously targeted in 2013 while serving as a congressman. The Michigan State Police confirmed their response to a report of a domestic situation in Genoa Township, but could not officially link the incident to Rogers' residence. Gustafson highlighted the alarming trend of political violence, emphasizing that both incidents reflect a growing concern for the safety of public officials. He called for accountability and prosecution of those responsible for such acts. Swatting, defined as making false emergency calls to elicit a heavy police response, has become increasingly prevalent, particularly against public figures. The recent spate of incidents raises serious questions about the safety of political candidates and the broader implications for political discourse in the United States.