A letter containing an unidentified white powder was delivered to the home of Donald Trump Jr.—former President Donald Trump’s eldest son—in Florida on Monday, prompting a response from emergency crews, including a hazmat team.
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The Daily Beast first reported the incident, noting that several fire trucks were spotted outside Trump Jr.’s residence in Jupiter, Florida, along with men dressed in hazmat suits.
According to the Associated Press, Trump Jr. opened the letter in his home office, and along with the white substance, it also contained a death threat.
Efforts to identify the white powder have been inconclusive so far, but authorities believe it is not deadly.
The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office is investigating the matter in conjunction with the U.S. Secret Service.
Trump Jr. shared a copy of the threatening letter with the Daily Caller and said such incidents were becoming a “little bit too commonplace.”
Commenting on the incident, Trump Jr. criticized the media and said: “If this happened twice to a prominent Democrat, there would be hearings in Congress, but since my last name is Trump, the media will move on in a day.”