ROME, Georgia — U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia was the victim of a swatting attempt at her residence on Christmas. This illegal and deliberate harassment tactic involves making false crime reports to emergency services with the intention of drawing local police or SWAT teams to a specific location. Greene, known for embracing conspiracy theories, has announced that she will be filing articles of impeachment against U.S. President Joe Biden.

According to the city of Rome, Georgia spokesperson Kelly Madden, the swatting attempt was confirmed to be a hoax and did not result in officers being dispatched to Greene’s home. A man in New York reportedly called a Georgia suicide hotline, falsely claiming that he had shot his girlfriend at Greene’s residence and was planning to take his own life. This incident marks the eighth attempt of harassment against Greene, who has expressed her gratitude towards local law enforcement and a commitment to introducing legislation to track down swatters.

In a statement on social media, Greene emphasized the dangers of swatting, citing previous instances where individuals have been killed as a result of such false calls. She also highlighted the waste of police resources and time, referring to swatting as a form of harassment. The Rome police department has reassured the public of their close working relationship with Greene’s security detail, as they work to identify the perpetrator behind the latest incident.

This recent swatting attempt is not the first time Greene has been targeted, as last month a man in Georgia was arrested after threatening her life. The ongoing harassment against Greene underscores the growing concerns surrounding the safety of public figures and the impact of misinformation and social media-fueled threats.