Republican National Committee’s headquarters evacuated after vials of blood are addressed to Trump

By LISA MASCARO, MEG KINNARD and MICHELLE L. PRICE
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican National Committee’s Washington headquarters was briefly evacuated as police investigated two vials of blood addressed to former President Donald Trump. The incident Wednesday comes after his takeover of the national party apparatus. Capitol Police say hazardous-materials teams were called in after the vials were discovered. A person familiar with the situation says the vials were addressed to Trump. RNC Chairman Michael Whatley decried what he described as a “revolting attack” but didn’t offer more details. He said the lockdown was cleared and staff have resumed their office duties. At the White House, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre condemned “any form of threats,” adding, “That has no place in our politics, no place anywhere.”