Van Orden says ‘credible threat’ prompted him to miss votes and reschedule town hall

Published May 7, 2025 3:25pm ET

Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) said he missed votes in the House and had to reschedule a town hall Wednesday due to a “credible threat” made against his family.

Van Orden said that a letter containing a “credible threat” to his wife, children, and grandchildren was sent to his office in Washington, D.C., and that it was reported to the appropriate authorities.