• Swatting—making false emergency calls to provoke armed police responses—has become a coordinated campaign targeting conservative figures, including commentators, journalists and influencers, with the intent to intimidate and silence them.
• High-profile conservatives like Owen Shroyer, Nick Sortor and Marjorie Taylor Greene have been victims of swatting, with Shroyer describing a harrowing experience of being handcuffed and searched by police after a false report. Many incidents are followed by suspicious pizza deliveries, suggesting a coordinated effort.
• The swatting trend is seen as part of a broader pattern of left-wing political violence, including attacks on pro-life centers and conservative businesses, aimed at instilling fear and suppressing dissent.
• Former Trump official Kash Patel has urged action against swatting, emphasizing its danger to lives and democracy. Critics argue that law enforcement has been slow to protect conservatives while aggressively prosecuting right-wing figures like January 6 defendants.
• Swatting is described as a form of political terrorism that undermines the First Amendment. Immediate action is demanded to prosecute perpetrators and send a clear message that such intimidation tactics will not be tolerated in the United States.

In a nation founded on the principles of free speech and individual liberty, a disturbing trend has emerged: the weaponization of law enforcement against conservative voices. The latest wave of “swatting” attacks targeting right-wing figures is not just a series of isolated incidents—it is a coordinated campaign of political intimidation and terror. And if left unchecked, it could have deadly consequences.

The swatting epidemic: A dangerous game

Swatting, the act of making a false emergency call to provoke an armed police response, is no mere prank. It is a life-threatening tactic that has already claimed innocent lives in the past. In recent weeks, conservative commentators, journalists and influencers have found themselves at the center of this dangerous trend.

One of the most recent victims is Infowars host Owen Shroyer, who was swatted at his home after a false report claimed he had shot someone inside. In a chilling video posted on X (formerly Twitter), Shroyer recounted the ordeal: “About a dozen officers arrived at my home with weapons drawn. I was handcuffed and forced to crawl on the ground while they searched my residence. The fake police report was that I’d shot someone in my house. That’s obviously not true. I’m here alone. I live alone.”

Shroyer’s experience is far from isolated. Conservative figures like Nick Sortor, Gunther Eagleman, Joe Pags and Shawn Farash have all been targeted in similar attacks. What’s more, many of these incidents are followed by eerie pizza deliveries to the victims’ homes—a sinister signature that suggests a coordinated effort by the same group or network.

A pattern of political intimidation

This wave of swatting is not random; it is a calculated attempt to silence conservative voices. Shroyer, who has faced political persecution before—including a 60-day prison sentence for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot—blamed the Democratic Party and its supporters for orchestrating these attacks. “The Democrat Party and all of their little street thugs funded by ActBlue, the stolen money from USAID, George Soros—all these different groups are behind it,” he said.

The historical context here is critical. Swatting has been used as a tool of political intimidation for years, but its escalation in recent months is alarming. Last year, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger testified before the Senate about the “swatting crisis” affecting members of Congress. One particularly tragic incident involved Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, whose swatting call led to a car accident that claimed the life of a responding officer.

The parallels between these attacks and the broader pattern of left-wing violence are impossible to ignore. From the firebombing of pro-life pregnancy centers to the harassment of conservative businesses, the left has shown a willingness to use fear and intimidation to achieve its goals.

Kash Patel’s warning: A call to action

In the face of this growing threat, former Trump administration official Kash Patel has issued a stark warning. In a post on X, Patel wrote: “I want to address the alarming rise in ‘Swatting’ incidents targeting media figures. The FBI is aware of this dangerous trend, and my team and I are already taking action to investigate and hold those responsible accountable. This isn’t about politics—weaponizing law enforcement against ANY American is not only morally reprehensible but also endangers lives, including those of our officers. That will not be tolerated.”

Patel’s words are a welcome step, but they must be backed by decisive action. The Biden administration’s FBI has been quick to target peaceful conservatives, as seen in the aggressive prosecution of January 6 defendants. Yet, when it comes to protecting conservatives from left-wing violence, the response has been tepid at best.

The stakes could not be higher

The swatting epidemic is not just a threat to individual conservatives; it is a threat to the very fabric of American democracy. When political dissent is met with violence and intimidation, the First Amendment is rendered meaningless. As investigative reporter Walter Curt aptly put it, “Swatting is Terrorism, Period, End of Story.”

The time for warnings has passed. Law enforcement agencies, politicians and local officials must take immediate action to hold the perpetrators accountable. The criminals behind these attacks must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, and a clear message must be sent: political terrorism will not be tolerated in the United States.

For conservatives, the path forward is clear. We must refuse to be silenced. We must demand accountability from our leaders. And we must make it clear that the left’s campaign of fear and intimidation will not succeed. As Owen Shroyer said, “I’m done. I’m on the warpath.”

The stakes are too high to stay silent.

Sources include:

Revolver.news

Newsweek.com

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