Would Trump Picking Haley As 2024 VP Be A Mistake?

Texas Attorney General Paxton Targeted in Swatting Incident

On the first day of the new year, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, Texas State Senator Angela Paxton, were the subjects of a dangerous hoax known as swatting. This malicious prank involves making deceitful emergency calls to summon a significant police presence to someone’s home. The Paxtons, however, were not at their McKinney residence when this distressing event unfolded.

In a statement to Fox News Digital, the Paxtons detailed the incident: “An anonymous individual falsely alerted 911 to a supposed critical situation at our McKinney home on New Year’s Day.” They continued, “The McKinney Police and Fire Departments responded promptly and valiantly, expecting to encounter a perilous scene.”

Thankfully, the Paxtons were away and only learned of the false alarm when a state trooper, informed by McKinney police, contacted them. They emphasized the gravity of making such fraudulent reports to emergency services, asserting it’s a serious crime that should be sternly dealt with once the perpetrator is found.

This incident underscores a growing trend of swatting targeting public figures. For instance, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia and New York Representative Brandon Williams both experienced similar swatting incidents on Christmas Day. Greene recounted her ordeal, noting it was the eighth such incident she has faced, even disrupting her family Christmas. She praised her local police for their professionalism in handling these situations.

Williams also shared his swatting experience, expressing gratitude for the swift and thoughtful response of the deputies and troopers. In a light-hearted end to a tense situation, he mentioned that the officers departed with homemade cookies and spiced nuts, extending holiday cheer despite the circumstances.