Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton, fell victim to swatting on New Year’s Day.
A false report led authorities to their home, though they were not present.
The Paxtons condemned the false report and emphasized the impact of such actions on emergency resources. (Trending: ‘American Idol’ Producer Sued For Sexual Assault)
I was just swatted.
This is like the 8th time.
On Christmas with my family here.
My local police are the GREATEST and shouldn’t have to deal with this.
I appreciate them so much and my family and I are in joyous spirits celebrating the birth of our savior Jesus Christ!
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) December 25, 2023
“On New Year’s Day, a currently unidentified caller made a false report to 911 describing a life-threatening situation at our home in McKinney,” they Paxtons stated.
“As a result, the City of McKinney Police and Fire Departments quickly and bravely responded to what they believed could be a dangerous environment,” they added.
“We were not home at the time and were made aware of the false report when a state trooper, who was contacted by McKinney police, informed us of the incident.”
The pranks, they added, “divert resources from actual emergencies and crimes and could endanger our first responders.”
“We are grateful for the bravery and professionalism of the men and women serving in the McKinney police and fire departments,” they said.
Swatting also affected other public figures, including Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Brandon Williams, who were swatted on Christmas Day.
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