Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley faced a second "swatting" attempt on New Year's Day, following a fake emergency call just two days prior. In this incident, a caller falsely claimed that Haley had shot her daughter, leading to a police response at her South Carolina home. Authorities quickly determined the call to be a hoax after speaking to an unidentified woman at the residence, who matched Haley's description.

The recent swatting incidents occurred in Kiawah Island, an affluent, gated community in South Carolina. The first incident, on December 30, was previously reported, where a man falsely claimed violence at Haley's home. The second attempt on January 1 involved a fabricated scenario involving Haley's daughter and a potential threat to herself.

Swatting, the act of filing false police reports to prompt a dangerous law enforcement response, has been on the rise, particularly targeting public figures. Haley, challenging former President Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination, joins a list of individuals facing such intimidation.

The incidents underscore a broader trend of escalating threats, bomb scares, and intimidation against government officials since the 2020 election. Law enforcement sees swatting as a form of harassment, with prominent figures, including those involved in cases against Trump, becoming targets. As the presidential campaign intensifies, concerns about increased harassment and threats continue to grow.

Haley's parents, aged 87 and 90, were home during the first swatting attempt, which involved deputies drawing weapons as a precaution. The latest incident reveals the escalating dangers faced by public figures, with swatting attempts becoming more frequent and concerning.