How is politically motivated swatting NOT a form of terrorism?

"Because Republican leaders are cowards" is the only answer I can honestly come up with.

People have died from swatting. Clearly the purpose is to get the target or their family members, killed. https://t.co/erPNmD9yB9

— Rich Baris The People's Pundit (@Peoples_Pundit) December 28, 2023