Conservative media personalities across the U.S. have found themselves in the crosshairs of a swatting epidemic this week. Fake emergency calls have sent police scrambling to homes, creating risky standoffs. FBI Director Kash Patel is mobilizing resources alongside local law enforcement to stamp out this wave of hoaxes.
The Post Millennial captured Patel’s urgency, quoting him as 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.” His pledge on March 14 came as reports piled up, hitting a nerve with conservative audiences.
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
Nick Sortor, a journalist with a hefty online following, didn’t just dodge a swatting attempt at his own place — his family took a hit too. The Gateway Pundit reported, “Several conservative figures including Nick Sortor, Gunther Eagleman, and Shawn Farash have been swatted over the last couple of days.” A chilling detail emerged: a swatter emailed Sortor’s sister, branding him a “Nazi” before targeting his dad with a violent lie.
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
Chase Geiser, known from InfoWars, couldn’t catch a break. The Daily Mail stated, “Infowars host Chase Geiser posted video of police putting him in handcuffs after a person called 911 pretending to be the media personality.” Two swatting calls in 12 hours, the second striking before 2 a.m. on March 14, kept him on edge.
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
Joe Pags, a radio mainstay for conservatives, kicked off the week with a jolt. The Daily Mail noted, “Conservative radio host Joe ‘Pags’ Pagliarulo revealed video footage of a man outside his home with a rifle,” after a false alarm on March 12. He’s leaning on Patel to dig into the pattern.
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 faced their own ordeals. The Post Millennial wrote, “Gunther Eagleman said he was also the victim of a swatting attack,” tied to a bogus “hostage situation.” The Gateway Pundit added, “Catturd and Gunther’s brother Mike were also swatted this morning.”
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 mimic, and “Catturd,” now swatted four times, also got swept up. The Daily Mail cited an FBI official saying at least 10 incidents rocked March 13.
