DEVELOPING STORY: The Republican National Committee headquarters was temporarily on lockdown Wednesday morning after being sent vials of blood, according to a report from the NY Post.
NBC News reported that the ‘suspicious package’ was later cleared by the Hazardous Incident Response Division.
ABC reports that the DC building has now been reopened following the incident.
USCP tells me the RNC is “all clear” after investigating a suspicious substance there.
— John R Parkinson (@jparkABC) May 22, 2024
Another officer told me “nobody is messing around” after multiple pipe bombs were placed on Capitol Hill in January 2021.
DEVELOPING: Republican National Committee headquarters under lockdown after being sent vials of blood – NBC
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 22, 2024
NOW 🚨 The RNC Headquarters in Washington, D.C. is currently in lockdown following possible white powder delivery. Hazmat is on the scene. The building is located across the street from the Cannon House offices.
— Toria Brooke (@realtoriabrooke) May 22, 2024
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The RNC later released the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Today, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Whatley released the following statement on the biological attack at RNC Headquarters in Washington, DC:
“Today, vials of blood were sent to RNC Headquarters in DC. We are thankful to law enforcement, who responded quickly and ensured everyone’s safety. The lockdown has been cleared and staff has resumed their office duties because we remain unintimidated and undeterred in our efforts to elect President Trump to the White House.
“This revolting attack comes on the heels of pro-Hamas protestors violently demonstrating on college campuses and deranged Biden supporters physically attacking our campaign volunteers for supporting President Trump.
“While Republicans fight to strengthen our economy, secure our southern border, and halt the violent crime in our communities, the fringe-left is wreaking havoc, sowing fear, and lying to the public in a bad-faith effort to divide Americans and sway an election. No matter what violent tactics Biden’s extreme left supporters try next, we stand firm in our mission to deliver greater freedom and opportunity for all Americans, and we won’t back down.”