Summary
A suspicious package sent to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office prompted a significant investigation and evacuation of the building. The package, which bore a return address from a group called the “United States Traitor Elimination Army,” is part of a disturbing trend, as similar packages have been sent to election officials in more than 15 states recently.
On Friday, September 27, 2024, law enforcement, including the FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, responded to the incident at the state Capitol complex in St. Paul. Staff members were evacuated as authorities investigated the contents of the package, which, like others sent to state officials, raised concerns about threats to election integrity. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon emphasized the importance of protecting election officials from intimidation, stating that such threats undermine democracy. This incident comes during early voting for the 2024 elections, heightening the urgency and concern surrounding election security.
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