Kash Patel’s FBI Targets Swatting Surge As Threat Perception Shifts

The FBI’s recent intervention is timely as swatting incidents classified as domestic terrorism rise, leaving the public and influential figures on edge.

Quick Takes

FBI investigates increasing swatting cases under Kash Patel’s leadership.
Swatting misuses emergency services with false reports, potentially endangering lives.
Prominent conservative figures are frequent swatting targets.
Legislative interest grows in harsher penalties for swatting.

Rise of Swatting Incidents

The frequency of swatting incidents has sharply increased, prompting the FBI to prioritize targeted investigations. Under Director Kash Patel’s guidance, these incidents have been aimed at conservative media figures and influencers. The tactic involves falsely reporting emergencies to dispatch police to unsuspecting homes. Chase Geiser, an InfoWars host, experienced two such events within 12 hours, highlighting the psychological and physical risks involved.

At least 10 swatting cases were documented last Thursday, reflecting an alarming trend. Those targeted include public figures like Joe Pagliarulo, who recorded a man with a rifle outside his home. “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 noted about the potentially deadly consequences.

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

FBI’s Approach to Combat Threat

The FBI is acutely aware of the threat swatting poses and classifies these actions as domestic terrorism. Director Kash Patel is actively coordinating with local law enforcement to address these threats and hold offenders accountable. He emphasized that “weaponizing law enforcement against ANY American is not only morally reprehensible but also endangers lives, including those of our officers.”

“The FBI is aware of this dangerous trend, and my team and I are already taking action to investigate and hold those responsible accountable,” said Patel.

Despite the ongoing investigations, no arrests have been made yet, a point of concern for affected individuals and legislators alike. Republican Senator Mike Lee pushed for stronger policies, suggesting that those behind such actions be prosecuted for attempted murder due to the severity of potential outcomes.

Protective Measures and Legislative Interest

The Department of Homeland Security advises high-risk individuals to strengthen ties with local law enforcement. Such steps are crucial as figures like Catturd, a pro-Trump social media account, reported being swatted four times. The FBI remains committed to updating the public as investigations progress and implementing measures that curb this dangerous trend.

The deceptive nature of swatting and its increasing occurrence across high-profile targets have spurred a greater legislative push for punitive measures to prevent misuse of emergency services. Until then, communities remain vigilant as law enforcement continues to adapt to these modern challenges.