Michigan Politicians Targeted in Swatting Incident
- Michigan representatives Elissa Slotkin and former Representative Mike Rogers reported being swatted in a recent incident.
- The events took place on Thursday and Friday, drawing attention to the risks faced by public officials.
- Such incidents raise concerns about safety and security in politics.
In a concerning turn of events, Democratic Representative Elissa Slotkin and Republican former Representative Mike Rogers reported being targeted in swatting incidents on Thursday and Friday. The Michigan State Police confirmed their involvement after a false threat was emailed to a local official, prompting a response to Slotkin's residence, where she was not present at the time. On Friday, Rogers faced a similar situation when a report claimed a man was holding a woman at gunpoint at a property associated with him in Livingston County. Although Rogers does not reside there currently, family members do. His campaign spokesman, Chris Gustafson, noted that this incident marks the second time Rogers has been a victim of swatting, the first occurring in 2013 during his congressional tenure. Michigan State Police spokeswoman Shanon Banner indicated that a sergeant responded to the domestic situation report and determined it to be false, although she could not confirm if it was related to the same property linked to Rogers. The incidents come as both candidates vie for a seat being vacated by Senator Debbie Stabenow, a Democrat who announced she would not seek re-election. With Democrats holding a narrow 51-49 majority in the Senate, the stakes are high in this competitive race, underscoring the heightened tensions and potential risks faced by political figures in the current climate.