The threats came after Trump publicly called on state lawmakers to pass new congressional maps that would benefit Republicans.

At least 11 elected Republicans in Indiana have been the targets of swatting attacks and other threats in the weeks since President Donald Trump publicly pressured state lawmakers to approve a new congressional map that would benefit Republicans.

In a lengthy social media tirade on Nov. 16, Trump blasted Indiana state Senate Republicans for not supporting the effort, naming two state senators and Gov. Mike Braun. The next day, Trump said he would “strongly” endorse against anyone who opposes the push.

Indiana House lawmakers began taking up redistricting legislation Monday, formally introducing the new map. The state Senate is expected to do the same next week.

Republican state Sen. Republican Mike Bohacek, who opposes redistricting, said in a statement Monday that he was the target of a bomb threat last week.

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    Just like the Democrats hating Marjorie Taylor Greene for years, but it only took a few days of right wing hate to start rolling in death threats.