US EditionVan Orden says ‘credible threat’ prompted him to miss votes and reschedule town hall
- Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden announced on May 7, 2025, that his family received a credible threat via a letter sent to his Washington, D.C. Office.
- The threat prompted Van Orden to miss House votes and reschedule a town hall, with his office linking it to escalating political rhetoric and reporting it to authorities.
- The letter specifically targeted Van Orden’s wife, children, and grandchildren, and local police responded by sending officers to ensure the family’s safety.
- Van Orden’s office emphasized that no public servant, no matter their political party, should have to fear for the well-being of their loved ones while carrying out their duties for the nation.
- This incident reflects a broader rise in politically motivated threats and violence, prompting investigations by U.S. Capitol Police and increased security measures for officials.
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U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden cancels votes, virtual roundtable after receiving threatening letter
U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden will miss today's votes and reschedule his virtual town hall after receiving a credible threat targeting his family. The letter was delivered to his D.C. office and was reported to authorities.
Van Orden says ‘credible threat’ prompted him to miss votes and reschedule town hall
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) said he missed votes in the House and had to reschedule a town hall Wednesday due to a “credible threat” made against his family. Van Orden said that a letter containing a “credible threat” to…
Van Orden says 'credible threat' prompted him to reschedule town hall
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) said he missed votes in the House and had to reschedule a town hall Wednesday due to a “credible threat” made against his family. Van Orden said that a letter containing a “credible threat” to his wife, children, and grandchildren was sent to his office in Washington, D.C., and that it was reported to the appropriate authorities. “No elected official, regardless of political party affiliation, should have to worry a…
Van Orden cancels virtual roundtable, votes after receiving threatening letter
U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden will miss today's votes and reschedule his virtual town hall after receiving a credible threat targeting his family. The letter was delivered to his D.C. office and was reported to authorities.
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