Several people at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland fell ill and received medical treatment after a “suspicious package” was delivered to the military base just outside Washington, D.C., CNN reported late Thursday.
A building on the base — where President Trump frequently travels through on official business — was evacuated after an individual opened the package, Joint Base Andrews told CNN in a statement.
“Joint Base Andrews first responders were dispatched to the scene, determined there were no immediate threats, and have turned the scene over to Office of Special Investigations,” the statement said. “An investigation is currently ongoing.”
Multiple people were taken to the base’s Malcolm Grove Medical Center after the package was opened. It contained an unknown white powder and political propaganda, two sources familiar with the investigation told CNN.
The Hill has reached out to Joint Base Andrews for comment.
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