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Sen. Mike Rounds’ office evacuated as suspicious letters target dozens of lawmakers nationwide
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Sen. Mike Rounds’ Sioux Falls office says they received a letter believed to contain a suspicious substance.
Rounds sent out a statement saying, “My team members followed proper protocols advised by U.S. Capitol Police and contacted the Sioux Falls Police Department, who responded immediately to investigate and evacuate the office.”
“This situation is deeply concerning and follows a trend of intimidating tactics that impact our team members. This has no place in our nation. America is better than this.”
According to CNN, as of Friday, at least 36 lawmakers across the country reported their offices receiving suspicious letters in the mail. which several containing a white powder substance.
Election offices in at least 10 states also received suspicious letters containing a white powdery substance last week, leading to an investigation from the FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
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