Online Threats Overwhelm Election Workers
Comment Since the 2020 election, threats have followed Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold (D) on her Facebook and Instagram pages, in her email inbox and Twitter feed, and on fringe social networks. “Watch your back,” said one Facebook message. “I KNOW WHERE YOU SLEEP, I SEE YOU SLEEP. BE AFRAID, VERY AFRAID.” “Penalty for treason? Hanging or firing squad. You can choose Griswold,” said one Instagram comment. Griswold’s office has identified hundreds more threats against her since 2020, when she says Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the election results opened a floodgate of abuse....