Raffensperger Event Halted by Bomb Threat After 4-Page Death Manifesto
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Updated · The New York Times · May 12
Raffensperger Event Halted by Bomb Threat After 4-Page Death Manifesto
4 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 12
A suspicious object disrupted Brad Raffensperger’s campaign event at a Macon airport on Tuesday, drawing a bomb squad response after officials declared an active threat.
A 4-page handwritten manifesto received Monday was deemed a credible threat on his life, campaign officials said; it included Raffensperger’s photo with “Boom” written across his forehead.
The letter was mailed to a Mississippi sheriff’s office, which alerted the FBI, while Georgia investigators and Homeland Security were also notified and security was increased for Raffensperger and his family.
Officials said they had not identified the sender and did not yet know whether the Macon threat was connected to the manifesto.
Raffensperger has faced hundreds of threats since the 2020 election, when he resisted Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn his loss in Georgia.
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Overview
On May 13, 2026, just before a scheduled campaign event for Brad Raffensperger at Middle Georgia Regional Airport, a suspicious object was found in a vending machine inside a secure area. This discovery led to an immediate security response, including a sweep of the airport by law enforcement. After a thorough investigation, police confirmed there were no hazardous devices, and the airport was reopened. The incident disrupted Raffensperger’s campaign plans and highlighted the heightened security concerns surrounding his appearances, reflecting ongoing threats and the tense political climate leading up to the Georgia primary.