In a nation founded on the principles of free speech and individual liberty, a disturbing trend has emerged: the weaponization of law enforcement against conservative voices. The latest wave of "swatting" attacks targeting right-wing figures is not just a series of isolated incidents—it is a coordinated campaign of political intimidation and terror. And if left unchecked, it could have deadly consequences.
The swatting epidemic: A dangerous game
Swatting, the act of making a false emergency call to provoke an armed police response, is no mere prank. It is a life-threatening tactic that has already claimed innocent lives in the past. In recent weeks, conservative commentators, journalists and influencers have found themselves at the center of this dangerous trend.
One of the most recent victims is Infowars host Owen Shroyer, who was swatted at his home after a false report claimed he had shot someone inside. In a chilling video posted on X (formerly Twitter), Shroyer recounted the ordeal: "About a dozen officers arrived at my home with weapons drawn. I was handcuffed and forced to crawl on the ground while they searched my residence. The fake police report was that I’d shot someone in my house. That’s obviously not true. I’m here alone. I live alone."
Shroyer’s experience is far from isolated. Conservative figures like Nick Sortor, Gunther Eagleman, Joe Pags and Shawn Farash have all been targeted in similar attacks. What’s more, many of these incidents are followed by eerie pizza deliveries to the victims’ homes—a sinister signature that suggests a coordinated effort by the same group or network.
