Trump condemns ‘abhorrent’ attempted pipe bomb attacks on top Democrats and CNN
- Trump said he was ‘extremely angry, upset, unhappy’ about the bombs sent to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and others
- The intended targets have all been objects of Trump’s scorn and fierce rhetoric, sometimes delivered with menacing undertones
US President Donald Trump condemned the series of attempted attacks on high-profile Democrats and others, declaring Wednesday that “acts or threats of political violence have no place in the United States”.
Attempting a bipartisan pause during a divisive campaign season, Trump called for unity after pipe bombs targeting Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, CNN and others were intercepted Tuesday and Wednesday.
Trump called the suspicious packages “despicable” and said a “major federal investigation” was underway.
“It’s a very bipartisan statement,” he said. “This egregious conduct is abhorrent to everything we hold dear and sacred as Americans.”
Coming just 13 days before the midterm elections, the attempted attacks underscored the deeply divided moment in American politics.