WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 23: Garlin Gilchrist attends the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on September 23, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Get …
LANSING, Mich. (FOX 2) - A bomb threat was made to the home of Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist.
What they're saying:
Gilchrist, in a statement, said a "credible" bomb threat was made to his home but was eventually cleared by law enforcement.
The Lieutenant Governor said this threat was in the midst of an escalating pattern of political violence in Michigan as well as across the country, amid the recent assassination of conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk.
"We cannot tolerate political violence," Gilchrist said. "We cannot excuse it. We cannot normalize it."
Governor Gretchen Whitmer responded to the news saying she is grateful that Gilchrist and his family are safe.
"Let me be clear -- political violence is unacceptable and has no place in Michigan. As Michiganders, we must reject all political violence and work towards a safer future," Whitmer said.
The case involving Gilchrist was one of many similar incidents throughout the country.
Big picture view:
In a disturbing trend all throughout Thursday, several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) went on lockdown Thursday after receiving threats. Meanwhile, the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland was on lockdown after shots were reportedly fired on the campus.
Meanwhile, a potential bomb threat was also made at the DNC Headquarters in Washington DC.
What's next:
Gilchrist later said the country must push through and do the work to be better.
"It’s not easy, but nothing important ever is. It’s up to us to dig deep and commit to ending violence and creating a safe, healthy society."
The Source: FOX 2 used details from a press release in this report.