Politicians Face Rash of Holiday 'Swatting' Incidents
• Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene was "swatted" for the 8th time on Christmas Day. Police rushed to her Georgia home after a fake call claiming a shooting had occurred there.
• Republican Representative Brandon Williams was also targeted by a swatting prank on Christmas. The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office contacted him after getting a false report about his home.
• Boston Mayor Michelle Wu had police sent to her home on Christmas due to a hoax call about a shooting at her residence.
• In June, the FBI launched a national swatting database after complaints from politicians like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
• Social media users called for accountability and punishment for the swatters, worrying that the pranks could lead to someone getting seriously hurt.