US EditionDan Newhouse Advised Not to Hold Public Events After Receiving Death Threats
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – Rep. Dan Newhouse limits public events after death threats from Bradley Whaley, whose arrest follows a rise to nearly 9,500 threats against members of Congress in 2024, officials said.
- In Washington, D.C., Rep. Dan Newhouse was advised to limit public appearances following verbal assassination threats.
- Due to his impeachment vote, Rep. Dan Newhouse drew extra scrutiny, reflecting increased political backlash and security concerns.
- Using T-Mobile data, law enforcement agents located and arrested Bradley Whaley outside his Seattle workplace on March 21.
- Following the threats, federal and local law enforcement took swift action, spokesman Matt Reed said.
- Meanwhile, Newhouse's staff is planning a telephone town hall soon, with public safety as the top priority, while the suspect's indictment awaits on Sept. 15, 2025.
11 Articles
11 Articles
Dan Newhouse told to limit public events after death threats
Rep. Dan Newhouse has been advised to limit public appearances after receiving verbal assassination threats in which the caller claimed he would “slit [his] throat.” The threats were made over the phone to Newhouse’s office in Washington, D.C., and told an intern who answered the call that he planned to drive to the district office and kill Newhouse and his staff, according to the Washington State Standard. RELATED STORIESFederal judge blocks WA…
Dan Newhouse advised not to hold public events after receiving death threats • Washington State Standard
Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), seen during a July 2019 hearing on Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C., was reelected in the 2024 election to a sixth term in the U.S. House.WASHINGTON – Just about every time Rep. Dan Newhouse posts on Facebook, the comments start pouring in with the same question from his constituents across central Washington. “When is your next public meeting??? Would love to ask some questions!” one person wrote under a post celebrat…
Dan Newhouse advised not to hold public events after man arrested for making death threats against GOP congressman, his staff
WASHINGTON – Just about every time Rep. Dan Newhouse posts on Facebook, the comments start pouring in with the same question from his constituents across central Washington.
Newhouse receives death threats - ExchangeMonitor
News outlets in Washington state reported recently Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), whose home district includes the Department of Energy’s Hanford Site, has been advised to avoid public gatherings following a death threat. Threats have been made against Newhouse and his staff, according to various articles, including a July 17 report in the Spokane Spokesman-Review and other outlets.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 71% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
