RNC chief condemns ‘biological attack’ after blood vials delivered to DC HQ
The headquarters of the Republican National Committee was put on lockdown Wednesday morning after two vials of blood were discovered in a package addressed to former President Donald Trump — with the party’s chairman calling the incident a “biological attack.”
“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,” RNC boss Michael Whatley said in a statement hours after the all clear was given.
“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,” Whatley added.
The vials were addressed to Trump, one source familiar with the situation told the Associated Press. It was unclear to whom the blood belonged.
There were no immediate reports of any injuries, but a hazmat unit was called to the headquarters and RNC staff were forced to exit the building and wait outside for about an hour.
Capitol Police issued a statement confirming the contents of the package, which they said “was cleared by our Hazardous Incident Response Division.”
“The source of the package and its contents will be further investigated,” the statement added.
Multiple sources told The Post an “all clear” had been given around 9:40 a.m. and the employees were allowed to go back into the site.
Allies of the 45th president took over the party apparatus in early March after Trump became the presumptive GOP nominee.
Whatley and Lara Trump were unanimously voted in as chair and co-chair, respectively, and some employees were told they had to reapply for their jobs.
The RNC team is also being led by Trump adviser Chris LaCivita and employees in the DC headquarters have been working on site as they ramp up for the Nov. 5 election.
With Post wires