Most of Connecticut’s congressional delegation said they were the subject of bomb threats Thursday at their homes as they were preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving, although no bombs ultimately were found.
Democratic Reps. Jim Himes, Jahana Hayes, Joe Courtney, John Larson and Rosa DeLauro announced in written statements that they had been targeted. The office of Sen. Chris Murphy, also a Democrat, confirmed to NBC News that he was a target, as well. CBS’ local affiliate reported earlier Thursday that Murphy received the threat.
“On Thanksgiving, Senator Murphy’s home in Hartford was the target of a bomb threat, which appears to be part of a coordinated effort involving multiple members of Congress and public figures,” a spokesperson said in a statement.
Larson also alluded to the threats, saying in a statement that he was “grateful that my colleagues in the Connecticut Congressional Delegation, who received similar threats, are also safe.”
Hayes said on X that she police notified her Thursday morning that “they received a threatening email stating a pipe bomb had been placed in the mailbox at my home.” Local and state police did not find bombs or “explosive materials,” Hayes said.