Bomb threats reported by Maryland's Democratic House, Senate leaders

Brooke Conrad, The Baltimore Sun on Sep 11, 2025

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The Democratic leaders of Maryland’s House and Senate both received bomb threats Thursday.

“Earlier today, I received a bomb threat at my home in Baltimore County. Law enforcement responded quickly and determined that it was a non-credible bomb threat,” wrote House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones on X at 4:43 p.m.

“Earlier today, the Baltimore Police Department received a bomb threat involving our family home,” Senate President Bill Ferguson posted on X at 4:40 p.m. “Thankfully, everyone is safe and secure. I want to thank the Baltimore Police Department and the Maryland State Troopers for their swift response and courageous professionalism.”

The threats come a day after the assassination of conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk in Utah, at a speaking event on a college campus.

“After what we saw yesterday in Utah, and after what we’ve seen throughout our country in places like Minnesota over the past several months, it is clear that tragic political violence is on the rise,” Ferguson said in his post.

“The fear and violence of our modern political landscape is a poison whose inevitable outcome is the destruction of us all,” he continued. “We cannot continue to live in a world where we ignore the humanity of those who have different ideologies and principles than us. We must reject the culture of hate and violence that seeks power from fear and division.”

Jones wrote, “I want to thank all law enforcement involved for their immediate and professional response. Their vigilance and dedication are deeply appreciated — not only by me — but by the entire community.”

She continued, “While such threats are violating, we can’t let it distract us from the important work that we do. Tonight, I will take time to care for my family and team and look forward to getting back to work tomorrow.”

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