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Biden: We are following up on threats against Trump’s nominees and lawmakers with the FBI

Feb 3, 2026 February 3, 2026 2 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

President Biden announced that his administration is collaborating with the FBI to address threats made against lawmakers and nominees for the upcoming Trump administration. This follows reports from Democratic Congress members about receiving similar threats during the Thanksgiving holiday. The situation highlights ongoing political tensions and concerns over safety in the U.S.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The threats against U.S. lawmakers reflect deepening political divisions that could have broader implications for governance and international relations.

👥 Key Players

Joe Biden MENTIONED
President of the United States
"As the leader of the U.S., Biden's actions and statements can influence international relations, including those with Iran."
Donald Trump MENTIONED
Former President of the United States
"Trump's policies and nominees can affect U.S. foreign policy, including its stance on Iran."
FBI MENTIONED
Federal Bureau of Investigation
"The FBI's investigations into threats can impact domestic security and political stability, which can indirectly affect U.S.-Iran relations."
Mike Johnson MENTIONED
Speaker of the House
"As a leading Republican figure, Johnson's responses to threats can shape party dynamics and influence legislative actions."

📰 What Happened

President Biden announced collaboration with the FBI to address threats against lawmakers and nominees related to the upcoming Trump administration. This follows reports of similar threats made during the Thanksgiving holiday.

  • Five Democratic members of Congress reported receiving threats.
  • The FBI is investigating multiple threats against Trump's nominees.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: The internal political climate in the U.S. can affect Iran's perception of American stability and its own diplomatic strategies.
🌍 Regional: Increased political violence in the U.S. may embolden extremist groups in the region, affecting security dynamics.
🌐 International: This situation underscores the fragility of political discourse in the U.S., which can influence international relations, including negotiations with Iran.

📚 Background

The U.S. has been experiencing significant political polarization, especially following the 2020 election. Threats against public officials are a growing concern in this environment.

Political violence in the U.S. U.S.-Iran relations
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📊 Confidence: 70%
The article is based on statements from credible sources and reflects ongoing political events without overt bias.

On Friday, December 9, U.S. President Joe Biden stated that the government is working closely with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regarding threats reported against several lawmakers and nominees for the upcoming administration in recent days. According to Reuters, Biden made this remark during a conversation with a group of reporters in Nantucket, Massachusetts, where he was spending the Thanksgiving holiday. Five Democratic members of Congress reported on Thursday, December 8, receiving similar threats against some of Donald Trump's nominees and appointees during the Thanksgiving holiday. Earlier on Wednesday, December 7, Caroline Levitt, spokesperson for the Trump-Pence transition team, reported receiving "violent and un-American threats" against several nominees for Trump’s future administration. The FBI stated on Wednesday that it is aware of "multiple threats" against Trump’s nominees and appointees and is cooperating with police and other agencies to investigate the matter. Mike Johnson, the Republican Speaker of the House, described these threats as "dangerous and unreasonable" and called on the current president and other Democratic leaders to condemn such actions. A White House spokesperson responded to the Persian section of Voice of America, stating that the Biden administration is informed and in contact with federal law enforcement agencies and the president-elect's transition team. The spokesperson emphasized that the president and his administration firmly condemn any threats or political violence and are closely monitoring related developments.

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