Federal authorities are investigating after ricin, a deadly toxin, was discovered in mail intended for the White House.
The Secret Service intercepted the envelope which was positively identified with mail meant for the White House, law enforcement sources tell NPR. The ricin never made it to White House grounds, but authorities are still searching for other undiscovered dangerous packages that may be linked to the ricin.
Law enforcement sources also said investigators are narrowing down suspects, but have made no arrests.Ricin, a toxin derived from castor seeds, has been previously sent to public officials and politicians, including toa Utah man they believed sent castor seeds in two envelopes addressed to the Pentagon.
This info was only released to rile up his base.
Surprised this hasn’t happened sooner🤔
Damn you, Secet Service
Trump probably sent that shit to himself so he could blame it on everyone else but himself.
Was it send from the WH 🙄
Kind of surprised this hasn't happened till now!
Sure it wasn't crushed adderall from an admirer?
Ricin is safe, actually. More and more people are saying this.
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