Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Friday that she’s received threats after ruling former President Donald Trump ineligible for the state’s 2024 primary ballot.
“I was prepared for the possibility of threats, and I really appreciate law enforcement and the people around me who have been incredibly supportive of my safety and security,” Ms. Bellows, a Democrat, said during a Dec. 29 appearance on CNN.
“My safety and security is important, so is the safety and security of everyone who works with me, and we have received threatening communications—those are unacceptable,” she added.
Ms. Bellows didn’t provide any details about the types of threats she allegedly received, but she has faced a torrent of public condemnation—both online and off—for her unilateral Dec. 28 decision to remove President Trump from Maine’s 2024 primary ballot, citing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment….
