Oregon Senators Targeted by False Bomb Threats
SALEM, Ore. – Three Oregon state senators – Senators michael Dembrow, Winta Haworth, and Aaron Woods – were the targets of bomb threats earlier this week, prompting investigations by the Eugene Police Department and Oregon State Police. authorities have since persistent the threats were false, according to statements released by the senators and local law enforcement. The threats occurred on September 11th, the anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks, and coincided with controversy surrounding comments made by political figure Charlie Kirk.
Senator Dembrow was the first to publicly disclose the threat, informing The oregonian/OregonLive he learned of it from the Eugene Police Department while traveling out of state. “It’s realy just truly sad that we have sick people out there that will do things like that,” Dembrow said.”when we talk about what happened to Charlie Kirk, I think that that was appalling. That was hurtful. I feel for his family, regardless of his political views. … Murder is murder.”
Senators Haworth and Woods also received threats, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. Both senators released written statements thanking police for their fast action.
“Violence and threats of violence should never be part of political disagreements,” Haworth wrote. “We can oppose each other’s ideas without resorting to violence and intimidation.”
Woods echoed that sentiment, stating, “Acts and threats of political violence have no place in our democracy.In this dark moment, we must seek the common humanity in one another and work toward healing our nation.”
The Oregon State Police are continuing to investigate the source of the threats. while the timing coincided with public discussion of controversial remarks made by Charlie Kirk, authorities have not yet established a direct connection between the two events.
This incident underscores a growing trend of politically motivated threats against elected officials nationwide, raising concerns about the safety of public servants and the health of democratic discourse.
