U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio's office in Western Pennsylvania received bomb threats yesterday, as confirmed by a spokesperson. Although a search led by Allegheny County Police Department's Explosive Ordnance Disposal team and local authorities found no threats to safety, the incident follows a string of heated political exchanges online, including a contentious response from President Donald Trump, WPXI reported.
Deluzio, a Democrat representing the 17th District, and his staff were unharmed; this comes post a message from Deluzio and five other lawmakers urging military members to disregard "illegal orders," which President Trump branded as "seditious behavior" that's "punishable by DEATH" on social media, WTAE detailed.
The threats, aimed at Deluzio's offices in Carnegie and Beaver County, resulted in an extensive police presence as depicted by Pittsburgh's Action News 4. The Carnegie police highlighted that the threat emerged via email, prompting the subsequent security sweep that eventually yielded an all-clear verdict before evening. His spokesperson, Zoe Bluffstone, emphasized the safety of all involved and extended gratitude towards the responding law enforcement agencies.
