"There was a bomb threat targeting Trump's ministerial nomination and appointees."

President Donald Trump's transition team has said there have been threats of violence against second-term administration ministerial nominees and others.

Caroline Levitt, spokeswoman for the transition team, said in a statement that last night and this morning, several of Trump's cabinet nominees and administration appointees were targeted by threats.

He also explained that these attacks ranged from bomb threats to false criminal reports, and that authorities acted quickly to ensure the safety of those targeted.

At the same time, President Trump and his transition team said they are focused on uniting the country by ensuring a safe and prosperous future, stressing that acts of threat and violence will not stop us, as seen in the case of President Trump's shooting.