FBI Director Kash Patel is tackling a flood of swatting incidents that have rattled conservative media personalities this week. These deceptive calls trick police into storming homes with guns drawn, creating chaos for the targets and law enforcement alike. Patel has vowed to work with local authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The Gateway Pundit revealed the scope of the problem, stating, “Several conservative figures including Nick Sortor, Gunther Eagleman, and Shawn Farash have been swatted over the last couple of days.” Sortor, a journalist with a big online presence, said the attacks reached beyond him to his family, with a caller spinning a false tale of his dad committing a violent act.
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
Radio personality Joe Pags encountered the danger firsthand on March 12. The Daily Mail reported, “Conservative radio host Joe ‘Pags’ Pagliarulo revealed video footage of a man outside his home with a rifle,” showing police responding to a fabricated emergency. Pags wasted no time contacting Patel, seeking federal intervention.
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
Patel’s stance resonates with many conservatives who feel targeted. The Post Millennial quoted him saying, “This isn’t about politics — weaponizing law enforcement against ANY American is not only morally reprehensible but also endangers lives, including those of our officers.” The timing of his statement on March 14 underscores the urgency.
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
Chase Geiser, a voice at InfoWars, endured back-to-back swatting attempts. The Daily Mail noted, “Infowars host Chase Geiser posted video of police putting him in handcuffs after a person called 911 pretending to be the media personality.” The second incident hit just before 2 a.m. on March 14, amplifying the harassment.
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
Gunther Eagleman and his brother Mike also faced the ordeal. The Post Millennial wrote, “Gunther Eagleman said he was also the victim of a swatting attack,” triggered by a fake “hostage situation” report. The Gateway Pundit added, “Catturd and Gunther’s brother Mike were also swatted this morning,” expanding the list of victims.
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
Shawn Farash, a Trump impersonator, and “Catturd,” swatted for the fourth time, round out the recent targets. An FBI official told the Daily Mail that at least 10 such incidents occurred on March 13 alone.
