ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Secretary of State’s office in Minnesota was evacuated Friday after receiving a “suspicious” package, officials said.
The office was evacuated around noon and employees have still not returned to the office.
According to the Secretary of State’s Office, the package was addressed to the “election administrator” with a return address to the “United States Traitor Elimination Army.”
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon released this statement after the evacuation:
“Threatening election officials is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated. Our democracy depends on public servants being able to perform their duties without fear, intimidation or intimidation. This action does not deter our work and our determination to organize free elections again. , fair, accurate and safe. We will work with our law enforcement partners to ensure that the person or persons responsible for this action are held accountable.”
This follows in the footsteps of a number of other secretaries of state and election officials receive similar suspicious packets.
The Associated Press reported that powder-containing packages were sent to secretaries of state and elections offices in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Wyoming, citing officials in those states. The secretaries of state of Colorado, Connecticut and Indiana also reported receiving similar packages.
CBS News reported that election officials say threats are escalating due to a “heightened state of fear” surrounding the 2024 presidential election.
