Suspicious Parcels Mailed to US Election Authorities
The FBI has issued a warning for vigilance following the emergence of letters signed by the "US Traitor Elimination Army" appearing across the country. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The FBI has issued a cautionary alert to U.S. election officials following reports of letters signed “US Traitor Elimination Army” appearing across the country.
Since Monday, suspicious packages have been delivered to offices in over a dozen states, impacting at least 15 states as of Wednesday. These packages have led to evacuations and some disruptions in the operations of local authorities, although none have resulted in injuries or been confirmed as direct threats.
FBI spokesperson Kristen Setera stated, “We are working with our partners to determine how many letters were sent, the individual or individuals responsible for the letters, and the motive behind the letters.”
In a prior memo, the agency advised election officials to “remain vigilant and exercise caution when handling the mail.”
Some packages were specifically directed to secretaries of state, the chief election officials at the state level. Their professional association, NASS, conveyed their concerns on Tuesday, noting, “We are seeing a disturbing trend continue – the second assassination attempt of a presidential candidate, and threatening and intimidating actions towards election officials. This must stop, period. Our democracy has no place for political violence, threats or intimidation of any kind.”
Adding to the climate of concern, the U.S. Secret Service recently intervened in what it described as a potential assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, marking the second such incident since July. The assailant reportedly vacated his sniper location on a golf course owned by Trump's campaign in Florida and was subsequently apprehended.
This letter scare is not an isolated incident; it follows a similar occurrence in the U.S. last November, when suspicious packages were sent to election offices and government buildings in at least six states, some containing the narcotic fentanyl, as later confirmed by investigators.
Navid Kalantari contributed to this report for TROIB News
Since Monday, suspicious packages have been delivered to offices in over a dozen states, impacting at least 15 states as of Wednesday. These packages have led to evacuations and some disruptions in the operations of local authorities, although none have resulted in injuries or been confirmed as direct threats.
FBI spokesperson Kristen Setera stated, “We are working with our partners to determine how many letters were sent, the individual or individuals responsible for the letters, and the motive behind the letters.”
In a prior memo, the agency advised election officials to “remain vigilant and exercise caution when handling the mail.”
Some packages were specifically directed to secretaries of state, the chief election officials at the state level. Their professional association, NASS, conveyed their concerns on Tuesday, noting, “We are seeing a disturbing trend continue – the second assassination attempt of a presidential candidate, and threatening and intimidating actions towards election officials. This must stop, period. Our democracy has no place for political violence, threats or intimidation of any kind.”
Adding to the climate of concern, the U.S. Secret Service recently intervened in what it described as a potential assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, marking the second such incident since July. The assailant reportedly vacated his sniper location on a golf course owned by Trump's campaign in Florida and was subsequently apprehended.
This letter scare is not an isolated incident; it follows a similar occurrence in the U.S. last November, when suspicious packages were sent to election offices and government buildings in at least six states, some containing the narcotic fentanyl, as later confirmed by investigators.
Navid Kalantari contributed to this report for TROIB News
