Minnesota Republican Congressman Tom Emmer says his house was ‘swatted’ with a fake 911 call.
In a post on X, Emmer said a fake 911 call brought police officers to his address on Saturday night. These “swatting” incidents often involve reports of serious crimes meant to result in an armed law enforcement response.
“Sadly, this illegal and dangerous scheme is being used nationwide to target elected officials,” Emmer wrote.
“I condemn this illegal abuse of police resources,” he continued.
Emmer also stated that no one was home at the time of the incident.
Emmer isn’t the only elected official to be targeted by a swatting call.
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, New York Rep. Brandon Williams and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu have also been victims of swatting calls, according to The Hill .