Trump team says threats, swatting incidents against multiple Cabinet picks being investigated
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
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President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
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