Minnesota Secretary of State's Office Evacuated Over Suspicious Package
The package, linked to similar incidents in 15 states, prompted an FBI investigation amid heightened election security concerns.
- The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office was evacuated on Friday due to a suspicious package addressed from the 'United States Traitor Elimination Army.'
- This incident is part of a series of similar threats targeting election officials in over 15 states earlier this month.
- The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating the origin and contents of the package, which contained an unknown substance.
- No injuries or hazardous materials have been reported from this or previous packages, but the threats have increased security measures around election offices.
- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon condemned the threats, emphasizing the need for election officials to work without fear or intimidation.