MAGA supporters and conservative media personalities are facing a dangerous new threat as armed police show up at their doorsteps based on fake emergency calls. FBI Director Kash Patel has declared war on the alarming rise in “swatting” incidents that keep putting conservative reporters in danger.
At a glance:
• At least 10 swatting incidents targeting conservative figures were reported in a single day
• Infowars host Chase Geiser was handcuffed in the street after being swatted twice in 12 hours
• Radio host Joe Pagliarulo captured armed officers outside his home on security footage
• FBI Director Kash Patel has launched investigations to hold perpetrators accountable
• Republican Senator Mike Lee has called for swatting to be prosecuted as attempted murder
FBI Launches Investigation Into Coordinated Attacks
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has officially stepped in following a wave of dangerous “swatting” incidents targeting prominent conservative media personalities and MAGA supporters across the country.
“Swatting” is a method by which left-wingers and trolls call the FBI and make false accusations about their political opponents, prompting agents to show up at innocent peoples’ doors with guns.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced a sweeping investigation after at least 10 swatting incidents were reported on a single Thursday, showing what appears to be a coordinated attack on right-wing voices.
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…
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) March 14, 2025
Conservative Voices Share Harrowing Experiences
Infowars host Chase Geiser detailed his recent terrifying experience after being targeted twice within 12 hours.
“I was handcuffed in the middle of the street, presumably at gunpoint though I couldn’t tell because of the light being shined on my face,” Geiser explained, describing how police responded to a call from someone impersonating him and claiming he planned to kill his family.
Radio host Joe Pagliarulo, known as Joe Pags, captured the frightening scene on his home security cameras as officers approached his residence with rifles drawn. “If I would have grabbed my AR-15 and walked out the front door, or my pistol and walked out the front door, I would have been dead in my doorway,” Pagliarulo said, highlighting the potentially deadly consequences of these false reports.
“Had I taken any other action, I might have been killed in my house that night. And you start to think maybe that’s the tactic,” Pagliarulo added.
Republicans Push For Stronger Action Against Swatting
Director Patel has made it clear that the FBI is treating these incidents with the utmost seriousness, saying “weaponizing law enforcement against ANY American is not only morally reprehensible but also endangers lives, including those of our officers.” The Bureau’s swift response comes as Republican lawmakers demand stronger legal consequences for those behind these dangerous hoaxes.
Senator Mike Lee has suggested that swatting should be prosecuted as attempted murder, recognizing the potentially deadly outcomes when armed officers are dispatched to an unsuspecting person’s home. Other high-profile conservative figures targeted include social media influencer Gunther Eagleman, who reported a fake hostage situation call to his home, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who was swatted multiple times in late 2023.
The Department of Homeland Security has acknowledged that swatting calls and hoax threats are frequent occurrences and has advised at-risk individuals to strengthen relationships with local law enforcement.
