Swatting Attack Separates Buttigieg From Children
June 27, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via The New York Times

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was temporarily separated from his children after a false police report - a "swatting" attack - was made against him. This dangerous prank, where someone makes a fake emergency call to send armed police to a target's home, has become an increasingly serious threat that puts families and law enforcement at risk. The incident highlights how bad actors exploit 911 systems while authorities struggle to hold perpetrators accountable. Read more about this...