Maine official who removed Trump from ballot targeted in swatting call

Dec 30, 2023 View Original Article
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29% : While no motive for the swatting attempt was released by the Maine Department of Public Safety, Bellows said she had no doubts it stemmed from her decision to remove Trump from the ballot.
29% : The Colorado Supreme Court earlier this month removed Trump from that state's ballot, a decision that also was stayed until the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether he would be barred under the insurrection clause, a Civil War-era provision which prohibits those who "engaged in insurrection" from holding office.
13% : "Other high-profile politicians who have been targets of swatting calls include U.S. Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Georgia U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.Bellows said she, her family and her office workers have been threatened since her decision to remove Trump from the ballot.

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