Nikki Haley is the victim of “swatting” calls several times. The name is derived from “Swat” (Special Weapons and Tactics), a collective term for special tactical units of the US police authorities.
Experts see this as a form of intimidation that is increasingly being used against prominent personalities. The number of similar attacks and threats has increased sharply in the last two months, targeting both Trump's allies and rivals. Targets include people who have publicly opposed Trump. Judges and at least one prosecutor handling cases against Trump have also been targeted.