"Maine Secretary of State Swatted Following Trump Ballot Exclusion, Sparking Election Eligibility Debate"

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"Maine Secretary of State Swatted Following Trump Ballot Exclusion, Sparking Election Eligibility Debate"
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Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was the target of a swatting call after she removed former President Donald Trump from the state's presidential primary ballot, citing the Constitution's insurrection clause. The swatting incident, which is a form of harassment where a false emergency call is made to provoke a heavy police response, occurred at her home while she was away. No suspicious activity was found, and the incident is under investigation. Bellows believes the swatting was linked to her decision regarding Trump, and despite threats and intimidation, she remains committed to upholding the Constitution and the rule of law. The Trump campaign plans to appeal her decision, and her ruling is suspended until the state courts rule on the case.

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