The device was mailed in an envelope to CNN's offices on Columbus Circle using six stamps. They said it was similar to other explosives discovered in the past few days. Two law enforcement officials, speaking to AP on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation, said the pipe bomb at CNN was crude but operational and was addressed to former CIA Director John Brennan, who regularly appears as a television contributor and who has publicly clashed with Trump. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement, "These terrorizing acts are despicable, and anyone responsible will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law." Neither Clinton nor Obama received the packages, and neither was at risk of receiving them because of screening procedures, the Secret Service said. Schultz, a reference to the former chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee who was accused by Clinton rivals of secretly helping the party's eventual presidential nominee. The official noted that one of the packages had the return address of Florida Rep. official told The Associated Press that investigators believe the explosive that was discovered near the Clintons' home was linked to one found Monday at the Soros compound. Andrew Cuomo said his office received a similar package, but New York police officials said the office was cleared and no device was found.Ĭuomo said at a briefing that "we will not allow these terrorist thugs to change the way we live our lives."Ī U.S. The FBI also said it was responding to a report of a suspicious package at a Florida office of Rep. "We will not rest until we stop these hazardous devices from being mailed and bring the individual or individuals to justice," said Bryan Paarmann, the FBI's top counterterrorism official in New York.
The package sent to CNN contained a live explosive and envelope with white powder, and officials said the substance was being tested to see if it was dangerous.
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Overhead TV shots showed a truck carrying that device, which law enforcement officials said was linked to the other explosives, being driven away. A police bomb squad removed still another from CNN's New York headquarters, which was evacuated. Secret Service intercepted a bomb that was addressed to Hillary Clinton at the Chappaqua, New York, home she shares with former President Bill Clinton, and another that was sent to former President Obama at his home with Michelle Obama in Washington. "That's a very bipartisan statement," he said.Īll the confirmed bombs appeared to come from the same person or persons, said John Miller, the New York Police Department's head of intelligence and counterterrorism, who briefed reporters in New York. "Acts or threats of political violence have no place in the United States," Trump said. The White House quickly condemned the attacks aimed at Democrats and perceived foes of the administration. The bombs overtook other campaign news in an already-tense political season, which has included pitched fights over immigration, the Supreme Court and sexual violence against women. A similar device was found Monday at the New York compound of liberal billionaire George Soros, a major contributor to Democratic causes.
The devices, which officials said shared a similar design, were aimed at prominent Democrats and a cable news network often criticized by political conservatives.
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