FBI is investigating threats against Trump Cabinet nominees, administration appointees

The FBI said Wednesday that it's investigating several threats made against some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees and administration appointees.

The FBI said in a statement that it is “aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees, and we are working with our law enforcement partners. We take all potential threats seriously, and as always, encourage members of the public to immediately report anything they consider suspicious to law enforcement,” The Associated Press reported.

Several of Trump's Cabinet nominees and administration appointees received bomb threats and were swatted Wednesday morning and Tuesday night, according to his transition team's spokeswoman.

"Last night and this morning, several of President Trump's Cabinet nominees and Administration appointees were targeted in violent, unAmerican threats to their lives and those who live with them," Trump-Vance Transition Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. 

"These attacks ranged from bomb threats to 'swatting.' In response, law enforcement and other authorities acted quickly to ensure the safety of those who were targeted. President Trump and the entire Transition team are grateful for their swift action."

Local law enforcement officials visited the homes of several nominees and appointees in response to threats, according to Fox News

The residences of both Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and a family member of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., received threats, per the AP.