"Swatting Attack Targets Maine Official After Trump Ballot Removal Amid Election Tensions"

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Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was the target of a swatting call following her decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's presidential primary ballot citing the Constitution's insurrection clause. The swatting incident occurred after her address was shared online by a conservative activist, leading to a police response to her home, where no suspicious activity was found. Bellows, who has faced threats and harassment since the decision, reaffirmed her commitment to upholding the Constitution and the rule of law. The Trump campaign plans to appeal her decision, which has been temporarily suspended pending court rulings.
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