House Democrats From Connecticut Targeted With Thanksgiving Bomb Threats

Four Connecticut Democrat lawmakers’ homes faced bomb threats, sparking investigations and law enforcement responses.

Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) speaks during a House Intelligence Committee hearing about worldwide threats, on Capitol Hill in Washington on April 15, 2021. Al Drago/Pool/AFP via Getty Images

The homes of four Democrat members of Congress—all from Connecticut—were targeted by bomb threats on Thanksgiving, according to statements from the lawmakers or spokespersons.

Reps. Jahana Hayes, Jim Himes, and John Larson said their homes were targeted on Nov. 28, while a spokesperson for Rep. Joe Courtney indicated the same. No bombs were ultimately discovered by law enforcement and no arrests have been made.