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- Donald Trump's pick for a top national security job was targeted in a "swatting" incident
- The article provides an explanation of what swatting is and how it is used as a malicious tactic
- Swatting involves making a false emergency call to prompt a SWAT team response at a target's location
- The incident raises concerns about the potential dangers and consequences of swatting
- The article discusses the broader implications of swatting and its impact on law enforcement resources
- The tone of the article is informative and serious
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What Is Swatting, The Tactic Being Used To Target Trump Cabinet Picks?
Trumps transition team said that several of the president-elects picks faced threats to their lives. Such swatting incidents have proven difficult to stop.
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