🚨 The Gist: On Christmas morning, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's home in Georgia was the target of a swatting attempt, an incident she's experienced multiple times before.
Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. Photo by Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

🚨 The Gist: On Christmas morning, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s home in Georgia was the target of a swatting attempt, an incident she’s experienced multiple times before.

📰 The Details:

  • Greene was with her family during the swatting attempt.
  • A call to the Georgia suicide hotline from New York falsely reported violence at Greene’s residence.
  • The Rome Police Department identified the call as a hoax without dispatching officers, confirming safety with Greene’s security team.

🔙 In Context:

  • Swatting involves fake emergency calls to elicit a heavy police response.
  • Greene, known for her far-right views, represents northwest Georgia in Congress.

🔍 Why It Matters:
Swatting carries significant risks for individuals and law enforcement, wasting resources and potentially causing harm.

✅ What’s Next?:
Investigations into the Christmas Day swatting attempt are ongoing, as the issue of swatting remains a concern for public safety and law enforcement.


🚨 The Gist: On Christmas morning, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's home in Georgia was the target of a swatting attempt, an incident she's experienced multiple times before.
Thom Chandler
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Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.