Trump condemns acts of political violence, says 'we have to unify'

President Trump addresses suspicious packages.

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published 24 October 2018

President Trump is calling for unity after multiple suspicious devices were mailed to Democratic politicians and CNN.

At the beginning of a previously scheduled event Wednesday, the president said that "we have to unify" and that "acts or threats of political violence of any kind have no place in the United States." An investigation is currently underway to determine who sent the packages, Trump said, and those responsible for "these despicable acts" will be brought to justice. "This egregious conduct is abhorrent to everything we hold dear and sacred as Americans," he said.

Earlier in the day, the Secret Service reported that suspicious packages were addressed to former President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. A suspicious package addressed to Attorney General Eric Holder arrived at Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's (D-Fla.) office, police intercepted a package sent to Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), and CNN evacuated its New York office due to a package containing an explosive device.

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Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.

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