
A surge of swatting attacks against conservative media figures has drawn the attention of the FBI, with Director Kash Patel vowing swift action. In a March 14 statement on X, Patel said his team is working closely with law enforcement to bring those responsible to justice.
Gateway Pundit reported that social media personality “Catturd” was swatted for the fourth time on the night of March 13. Journalist Breanna Morello posted on X about the incident, stating that many conservative commentators fear being targeted but are reluctant to go public due to repeated harassment.
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
The Daily Mail provided details on conservative radio host Joe Pags, who was swatted early on March 12. The outlet reported that he shared footage showing an armed presence outside his home in response to a false emergency call. Pags later said he contacted Patel directly, urging the FBI to investigate the pattern of incidents.
Catturd confirms swatting.
There have been 6 this week against conservative commentators and one murder.
This is happening, take all precautions. https://t.co/h6k17oN0Dh pic.twitter.com/rFIVlQvtcb
— Grummz (@Grummz) March 14, 2025
In the last few days multiple conservative voices on 𝕏 have been victims of #Swatting @thequartering@GunterEagleman1 @nicksortor @catturd@realchasegeiser
@shawnfarrish@joetalkshow
@waltercurtAre the ones that I am aware of… who else needs to be added to the list.…
— Hey Girl (@IBfromTheSC) March 14, 2025
The Post Millennial covered the case of conservative activist Shawn Farash, who was also swatted in recent days. The report suggested that doxing — where personal information is leaked online — has played a major role in these incidents, making it easier for perpetrators to make precise false reports.
My wife and I were swatted tonight.
We are totally safe.
Thank you to everyone who checked in.
We are going to do whatever is necessary to find out who is behind these coordinated attacks and hold them accountable to the fullest extent.
Thank you all for the support! pic.twitter.com/TRYsx0PF1d
— Shawn Farash (@Shawn_Farash) March 14, 2025
🚨 Maxine Waters just DOUBLED DOWN on her violent rhetoric, even after the death threats against Trump, Elon Musk, attacks on Tesla showrooms, and MULTIPLE swatting incidents on conservatives
RADICAL LEFTISTS ARE ENCOURAGING THIS VIOLENCE. They KNOW what they’re doing.
“I… pic.twitter.com/U9N37E0yQp
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) March 13, 2025
Patel made it clear that these attacks pose a significant danger. “This isn’t about politics,” he wrote, emphasizing that swatting endangers innocent people and law enforcement officers alike.
We don’t have time to wait. More and more conservatives are being swatted as we speak.
Many that haven’t publicly revealed it as well.@AGPamBondi must make CRYSTAL CLEAR the DOJ will be pursuing these cases.
Innocent people are going to end up being kiIIed if FBI and DOJ…
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) March 13, 2025
TERROR: Conservatives on X are being deliberately targeted, not even their families are safe. @nicksortor's father and sister were separately SWATTED last night. The Democrat activists behind these attacks on independent journalists and their famillies are making it clear to… pic.twitter.com/A8aMVWKyHv
— @amuse (@amuse) March 13, 2025
With the FBI now directly involved, those responsible could soon face legal consequences. Patel has promised continued updates as investigations progress.