SARATOGA, N.Y. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and her family were the target of a bomb threat Wednesday morning as they drove home to Saratoga County for Thanksgiving, according to statements from her office and New York State Police.
Law enforcement, including New York State Police, Saratoga County Sheriff’s deputies, and U.S. Capitol Police, responded to Stefanik’s residence around 9 a.m. on November 27. Explosive-detection K9 units swept the property and determined there were no devices present. “State Police members and K9 units…did not locate any explosive devices,” police confirmed in a statement.
Stefanik, who is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for U.N. Ambassador, thanked law enforcement for their professionalism and extended holiday wishes to her community, emphasizing her appreciation for families working through the season.
Former Congressman Lee Zeldin, Trump’s nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, also revealed that his home had been the target of a bomb threat the same day. Zeldin wrote on X that the threat referenced pro-Palestinian messages but confirmed his family was not home at the time and is safe.
“A pipe bomb threat targeting me and my family…was sent in with a pro-Palestinian-themed message,” Zeldin said, adding that law enforcement acted swiftly to secure his home and community.
These threats are part of a wider wave of targeted incidents against members of President-elect Trump’s transition team and appointees. The Trump-Vance Transition Team spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt called the threats “violent” and “un-American,” and the FBI confirmed it is working closely with law enforcement to investigate.
“The FBI is aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees,” the bureau stated, urging the public to report any suspicious activity immediately.
No details about suspects or the origins of the threats have been released as investigations remain ongoing.
