The recent bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting judges and officials involved in cases related to former President Donald Trump’s legal matters are part of a larger trend of threats and intimidation tactics directed at politicians and judges, particularly those critical of Trump.
These threats are disrupting the legal system and are seen as tools for undermining America’s political and legal systems.
The fear of violence and harassment is altering officials’ behavior and decision-making, and there are concerns about the general climate of fear affecting political behavior.
Trump’s encouragement of political violence and his rhetoric are seen as influential factors in this trend, with experts warning about the potential consequences approaching the 2024 election.
.@chrislhayes: You have to consider that we are already living with a version of Trump's immunity argument in America today.
"Is is a coincidence that this week after he said there would be 'bedlam' there was a bomb threat directed at the judge in his New York trial?" pic.twitter.com/4YIuAlYWNn
— All In with Chris Hayes (@allinwithchris) January 12, 2024
