Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says she was targeted with violent threats and hateful rhetoric twice in 48 hours in a disturbing “Swatting” attack.
Benson said Monday (Aug. 12) on X that her home was targeted twice in 48 hours.
Swatting is a type of harassment and or violence towards politicians to petrify and or terrify its victims.
Benson wrote, “Swatting is a form of political violence that is horrific, dangerous, and intended to terrify its victims. But hear me clearly: I will not be intimidated. These threats never have and never will deter me from my job: ensuring Michigan citizens can have confidence in their secure, fair, accurate elections. I will continue to stand with election professionals throughout Michigan to guard every citizen’s vote, no matter who they are, where they live, or who they vote for. Onward.”
Hateful rhetoric and violent threats have no place in our democracy. Yet twice in the last 48 hours my home was targeted in a disturbing ‘swatting’ attack.
— Jocelyn Benson (@JocelynBenson) August 12, 2024
I’m grateful for the professional, coordinated response from local and federal law enforcement who quickly contained the…
