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FBI: Packages sent to Dems, CNN taken to Quantico for analysis
The Hill ^ | 10/24/18 | MORGAN CHALFANT

Posted on 10/24/2018 2:59:18 PM PDT by yesthatjallen

The FBI said Wednesday that it has sent five packages believed to contain explosive devices to the bureau’s laboratory in Quantico, Va., for further analysis.

In a rare public statement, the FBI described the five suspicious packages sent to CNN, former President Obama, Hillary Clinton and other Democrats as “similar in appearance” and containing “potentially destructive devices.”

President Trump announced earlier Wednesday that he had ordered a “major federal investigation” into the attempted attacks, condemning “political violence” and describing the bomb threats as “abhorrent.”

“The full weight of our government is being deployed to conduct this investigation and bring those responsible for these despicable acts to justice,” Trump said in remarks from the East Room before an event on combatting opioids.

The Secret Service confirmed Wednesday morning that it had intercepted a suspicious package sent to the Clinton residence in Chappaqua, N.Y., the previous day and another sent to the Obamas's home in Washington, D.C., early Wednesday.

Similar packages were sent to billionaire philanthropist George Soros on Monday and to CNN on Wednesday, with the latter addressed to former CIA director John Brennan, who has made regular appearances on the network but is a contributor on MSNBC.

Another package was mailed to former Attorney General Eric Holder but it never reached his address and was instead reportedly sent to its return address, which was a Florida office of Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.).

The packages are said to have contained homemade explosive devices, with authorities in New York describing the device mailed to CNN as a pipe bomb.

All five packages have been sent to Quantico for further analysis, as authorities search for suspects.

FBI Director Christopher Wray said Wednesday afternoon that the investigation is of “highest priority” for the bureau.

“We have committed the full strength of the FBI’s resources and, together with our partners on our Joint Terrorism Task Forces, we will continue to work to identify and arrest whoever is responsible for sending these packages,” Wray said in a statement.

He encouraged those with any information to contact the FBI.

The FBI also released photos of the packages, which were all mailed in manila envelopes and had a return address of “Debbie Wasserman Shultz [sic],” referring to the former Democratic National Committee chairwoman.

The bureau noted that it is “possible” more packages were mailed at other locations. Officials remain on high alert in the meantime, particularly in New York City, where the governor has ordered additional law enforcement personnel to airports, subways, and other transit systems.


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: bomb; cnn; fbi; latetotheparty; quantico
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To: yesthatjallen

False Flag


21 posted on 10/24/2018 3:10:05 PM PDT by Bon mots
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To: SaveFerris

22 posted on 10/24/2018 3:10:21 PM PDT by Trump_the_Evil_Left (FReeper formerly known as Enchante (registered Sept. 5, 2001), back from the wild....)
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To: SaveFerris

I almost missed that.
Hopefully in a straight jacket.
LOL


23 posted on 10/24/2018 3:10:41 PM PDT by Zathras
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To: Huskrrrr
BREAKING NEWS: Suspicious package found at the obamas...


24 posted on 10/24/2018 3:12:07 PM PDT by newfreep ("INSIDE EVERY PROGRESSIVE IS A TOTALITARIAN SCREAMING TO GET OUT" @HOROWITZ39, DAVID HOROWITZ)
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To: yesthatjallen

What I found interesting is why the choice of Wasserman-Schultz? I mean she was the DNC chairperson but no longer. I suspect the mailer had some particular gripe with her and that suggests someone in her district.


25 posted on 10/24/2018 3:12:51 PM PDT by Brilliant
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To: max americana

Could be.

It would have to no later than November 4 to allow the liberal media to spin it for 48 hours for the mid-terms.


26 posted on 10/24/2018 3:13:11 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: yesthatjallen

Every single news pod is blaming Trump’s rhetoric. hahahahaha

I thought they wanted a “fight” and to bring a gun to a knife fight or to kick them when they go low....

They are reaping what they sow. I think this is a False Flag like Fast and Furious to be used prior to the election. Go on every news site that allows comments and tell them to look in the mirror.


27 posted on 10/24/2018 3:13:24 PM PDT by Dick Vomer (2 Timothy 4:7 deo duce ferro comitante)
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To: Zathras

Well, with all the fake news today, I thought why not have some fun.....:)


28 posted on 10/24/2018 3:13:55 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: newfreep

I was wondering when someone would post that.

:)


29 posted on 10/24/2018 3:14:59 PM PDT by Califreak (Take Me Back To Constantinople)
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To: Bon mots

Now, she just needs to look over her shoulder at her staff and ask “Did we mail out fake bombs?”. Then when she turns back to say “No” I can believe her.

LOL


30 posted on 10/24/2018 3:15:50 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: Vermont Lt

Developed in the 80s and used since 2004
a Machine Identification Code (MIC), tracking dots or secret dots, is a digital watermark that laser printers and copiers leave on every single printed page, allowing to identify the device with which a document was printed and giving clues to the originator.


31 posted on 10/24/2018 3:16:11 PM PDT by Baynative ( "If you don't have a seat at the table, you're on the menu.")
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To: thoughtomator
Just FYI everyone, the mass shooting scheduled to happen over the next couple of weeks, to be blamed on a Trump supporter, will be a hoax as well.
=========================

I'm watching this whole thing with perverse amusement.

One side (them) is waging a full scale War, not missing a trick, and on the attack.

The other side (us) is having a Debate, playing defense and seems to never know or understand what hit it.

People better wake up, and wake up fast. Trump needs to take the gloves off NOW!

32 posted on 10/24/2018 3:16:19 PM PDT by sailor76 (Trump is our last hope!)
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To: yesthatjallen

Might be better to send all evidence to Russia labs. There is zero reason to trust anything about the present FBI.


33 posted on 10/24/2018 3:17:07 PM PDT by Gator113 ( ~~Trump 2020~~ There needs to be a quieting of the screaming lambs.)
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To: yesthatjallen

A coordinated democRAT mailing. This whole thing is fishy! Who’s been raising the violence crescendo but the democRATS that have been targeted. Fishy!


34 posted on 10/24/2018 3:17:08 PM PDT by Road Warrior ‘04 (Boycott The NFL! Molon Labe! Oathkeeper)
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Maybe it’s a dud containing Obama’s grades...


35 posted on 10/24/2018 3:17:13 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: Califreak

I’ll be here all week....and be sure to tip your waitress.


36 posted on 10/24/2018 3:17:44 PM PDT by newfreep ("INSIDE EVERY PROGRESSIVE IS A TOTALITARIAN SCREAMING TO GET OUT" @HOROWITZ39, DAVID HOROWITZ)
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To: yesthatjallen

False Flag operation. The dems are really, really desperate.


37 posted on 10/24/2018 3:17:46 PM PDT by Revolutionary ("Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition!")
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To: max americana

There was an internet rumor Antifa was going to use Halloween to disguise themselves with costumes and carry out targeted attacks.


38 posted on 10/24/2018 3:18:17 PM PDT by yesthatjallen
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To: SaveFerris

“Once authorities are finished with the device, it will be sent to Quantico, where further testing will be done on the materials to determine what they are.”

It’s a turd with two wires.


39 posted on 10/24/2018 3:18:55 PM PDT by ButThreeLeftsDo (MAGA!!!)
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To: yesthatjallen

“taken to Quantico for analysis”

Strzok and Page have been contracted to come back and run this investigation.


40 posted on 10/24/2018 3:19:30 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam ("Do not discount anything in which Donald Trump is involved." - Rush Limbaugh)
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