In the aftermath of the 2024 US presidential elections, the alarming trend of "swatting" resurfaced with renewed intensity, targeting high-profile individuals and institutions, including several of then President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees. Swatting is a malicious tactic and a criminal act where individuals make fake emergency calls with the intent of provoking armed law enforcement responses.
How, exactly, has swatting been weaponized to create fear, disrupt critical processes, and intimidate public officials? And which notable figures have become victims of this dangerous practice? Click through this gallery to find out.