Van taken into custody in connection with pipe bomb investigation is covered in pro-Trump images
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After arresting a man, identified as Cesar Sayoc Jr., in connection with suspicious packages mailed to prominent lawmakers this week, police seized a van full of pro-Trump stickers.
Authorities covered the white van in a blue tarp before taking it Friday morning as part of their investigation, but not before MSNBC and other networks broadcast images of the vehicle and reported that it seemed to be covered in right-wing images. Even from far away, the presidential seal could clearly be made out.
Soon after, close-up images of what looks to be the same van spread on Twitter. The pictures plastered to the van's windows include prominent Democrats like former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Barack Obama with crosshairs superimposed across their faces. Both Clinton and Obama were mailed packages containing suspected pipe bombs earlier this week. One sticker reads "CNN SUCKS." Another reads, "I'm Donald Trump and I approve this message."
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It has not yet been confirmed whether this van specifically belongs to the suspect, who was arrested Friday and has now been identified as 56-year-old Florida resident Cesar Sayoc Jr., NBC News reports.
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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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