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RNC Headquarters Evacuated After Receiving Vials of Blood

Capitol Police investigate suspicious package addressed to Trump, prompting temporary lockdown and road closures.

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This 2016 photo shows media trucks outside the Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • Two vials of blood were found in a package delivered to the Republican National Committee's Washington headquarters.
  • Hazardous materials teams were called in, and the building was evacuated for about two hours.
  • The vials were addressed to former President Donald Trump, though the sender's identity remains unknown.
  • Capitol Police have cleared the package but continue to investigate its source and contents.
  • The incident comes ahead of the Republican National Convention, where Trump is expected to be the official 2024 nominee.