A campaign staffer for Republican Arizona gubernatorial hopeful Kari Lake is under medical supervision after opening an envelope containing a “suspicious white powder” that was received at the candidate’s campaign headquarters on Saturday, an act of political terror that isn’t likely to get much play in the media let alone be condemned by Democrats.
On the weekend before what is arguably the most important election in the state’s history, Lake’s campaign command center was shut down at the most critical juncture of the campaign, being swarmed by law enforcement including Phoenix police, the FBI as well as hazmat and bomb squad teams.
A Phoenix Police Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital that officers, “responded to a found property call at an office building near 40th Street and Camelback Road.”
“When officers arrived, they learned there were suspicious items located inside the mail,” Sergeant Phil Krynsky of the Phoenix police said in an email. “Additional resources responded to collect the items and secure the area. There have been no reports of injury and the investigation remains active.”
A spokesperson for Lake’s campaign told Fox 10 Phoenix that the envelopes were sent to the office and that the staffer had discovered the substance inside after opening it. “It was one of two envelopes that were confiscated by law enforcement and sent to professionals at Quantico for examination, and we are awaiting details,” the spokesperson told the outlet. “The staff member is currently under medical supervision.”
Lake, who is running against sitting Democrat Secretary of State Katie Hobbs to succeed outgoing Republican Gov. Doug Ducey, is not believed to have been exposed to the substance, according to NBC News correspondent Vaughn Hillyard.
Kari Lake was at an event on Saturday night but is not believed to have come in contact with the substance.
Law enforcement responded from about 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The investigation remains active.
https://t.co/fk1MCQoHek— Vaughn Hillyard (@VaughnHillyard) November 6, 2022
To note: Phoenix Police has only confirmed that law enforcement responded to this incident at the complex which houses Lake’s campaign HQ. The source familiar tells us that it was, in fact, at her campaign office. https://t.co/fk1MCQoHek
— Vaughn Hillyard (@VaughnHillyard) November 6, 2022
In a statement reported by CNN’s Kyung Lah, Lake said, “Just two days before Election Day, our campaign headquarters remains shut down. We look forward to law enforcement completing their investigation as quickly as possible. Rest assured, we are taking this security threat incredibly seriously…”
“Just two days before Election Day, our campaign headquarters remains shut down. We look forward to law enforcement completing their investigation as quickly as possible. Rest assured, we are taking this security threat incredibly seriously…” (more)
— Kyung Lah (@KyungLahCNN) November 6, 2022
“…and we are thankful for the Phoenix PD, FBI, first responders, bomb squad, and HazMat crews that responded to this incident. In the meantime, know that our resolve has never been higher and we cannot be intimidated,” the statement continued. “We continue to push full speed ahead to win this election on Tuesday.”
“We continue to push full speed ahead to win this election on Tuesday.”
(end @KariLake campaign statement)— Kyung Lah (@KyungLahCNN) November 6, 2022
“Political violence, threats, or intimidation have no place in our democracy. I strongly condemn this threatening behavior directed at Lake and her staff,” Lake’s opponent, Katie Hobbs said in a statement.
Twitter users reacted to the act of apparent political violence.
More violent threats against Republicans that most of the media refuses to cover – the same media that has attacked @KariLake relentlessly.
This is completely unacceptable. Happy to hear that at this time no one was hurt.https://t.co/EyoUVv8DJr
— Ronna McDaniel (@GOPChairwoman) November 6, 2022
.@KariLake must absolutely be protected by DPS who should deploy immediately to protect her, because she has clearly become #ArizonasGreatestAsset … it’s a no-brainer. Err on the side of caution. https://t.co/kLGSVIh8xC
— Wendy Rogers (@WendyRogersAZ) November 6, 2022
A GOP candidate’s children were shot at while they slept
Now hazmat and bomb squad have arrived to Kari Lake’s office
Republicans are being hunted
— Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) November 6, 2022
Hazmat and bomb squad just went to Kari Lake’s campaign headquarters responding to “white powdery substance” found in 2 mail envelopes.
Will Democrats condemn this terrorist attack on a GOP candidate?
🤔
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) November 6, 2022
Undeterred, the uncompromising Lake is continuing to work on closing the deal with Arizonans who are on the front lines of Biden’s war on America, nailing down the endorsement of legendary television and movie star Chuck Norris.
FACT: The only person the Media fears more than @KariLake is @ChuckNorris. pic.twitter.com/4eqqiLNem0
— Kari Lake (@KariLake) November 6, 2022
The confident Trump-endorsed Lake also announced a “Countdown to Karizona” concert and rally on Monday, clearly expecting to be the border state’s next governor.
🚨TOMORROW🚨
Join me the night before Election Day for our Countdown to #KArizona concert & rally on Monday November 7th.
Doors open at 7PM.
You can reserve your tickets at https://t.co/1OsHvxCPaH pic.twitter.com/d5qoZGdNH2
— Kari Lake (@KariLake) November 6, 2022
While details on who exactly sent the white powder to Lake’s campaign HQ have yet to be revealed, the media’s disinterest in the terroristic act speaks volumes.
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Chris Donaldson is an ordinary American who is concerned about rampant corruption as well as the ongoing attacks on our way of life by those who have contempt for our hard-earned freedoms. A Navy veteran, he has been a frequent contributor to conservative websites and resides in Florida.
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