U.S. Sen. Rick Scott's FL Home 'Swatted'

NAPLES — U.S. Sen. Rick Scott joined other political officials in being "swatted" this week while having dinner with his wife, he said Thursday on X, formerly Twitter.

Scott said his Naples home was swatted Wednesday night by "cowards." He did not fully detail the nature of the swatting.

"Last night, while at dinner with my wife, cowards 'swatted' my home in Naples. These criminals wasted the time & resources of our law enforcement in a sick attempt to terrorize my family. Ann & I want to thank @NaplesPolice & @CollierSheriff for all they do to keep us safe," he said.

Last night, while at dinner with my wife, cowards “swatted” my home in Naples. These criminals wasted the time & resources of our law enforcement in a sick attempt to terrorize my family.

Ann & I want to thank @NaplesPolice & @CollierSheriff for all they do to keep us safe.
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) December 28, 2023

Swatting is when a prank call is made to first responders in an attempt to have a large number of armed officers dispatched to a place.

Like Scott, the home of Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones was swatted Wednesday night. Jones said he also received a bomb threat Thursday.

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U.S. Reps. Brandon Williams and Marjorie Taylor Greene were swatted on Christmas Day, they both said.

"Our home was swatted this afternoon. Thanks to the Deputies and Troopers who contacted me before arriving," Williams said in a post on X. "They left with homemade cookies and spiced nuts! Merry Christmas everyone."

U.S. Capitol Police in a statement to CNN said it partnering with local and federal authorities to respond to swatting incidents against Congress members.