
FBI Director Kash Patel has announced federal action against the growing number of swatting incidents affecting conservative media personalities. Patel posted a statement on X on March 14, warning that the FBI is actively investigating and coordinating with local authorities to identify those responsible.
According to Gateway Pundit, conservative commentator Gunther Eagleman was among those swatted in recent days. His brother, Mike Engleman, was also targeted, with hoax calls reporting fabricated hostage situations at their homes. Eagleman credited local law enforcement for handling the situation calmly, preventing what could have been a dangerous confrontation.
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 reported that conservative radio host Joe Pagliarulo, known as Joe Pags, was another victim of swatting. He shared security footage showing armed law enforcement outside his home in response to a false emergency call. Pags later confirmed he had reached out directly to Patel, urging an FBI response to the wave of politically motivated attacks.
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
Meanwhile, The Post Millennial detailed the case of InfoWars host Chase Geiser, who was targeted twice in a single night. The outlet reported that Geiser was handcuffed outside his home after police received a false report claiming he had threatened his family. Authorities later verified the call was fraudulent.
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’s statement made it clear that the FBI considers these incidents serious threats. “Weaponizing law enforcement against ANY American is not only morally reprehensible but also endangers lives, including those of our officers,” he said.
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
The FBI’s involvement signals that the federal government is ramping up efforts to hold perpetrators accountable. Patel’s statement ended with a promise for further updates as investigations continue.