An explosive device was found in a mailbox at the suburban New York home of George Soros, the billionaire philanthropist and Democratic megadonor. Soros, a Holocaust survivor, is often criticized and targeted by right-wing groups, NBC reports.
The device was similar to a pipe bomb and contained explosive powder, according to a law enforcement official. No one was injured, and authorities detonated it as a precaution.
Police in Bedford, New York, said that an employee of the residence in Westchester County got the package before 3:45 p.m. ET. The employee saw what appeared to be an explosive device inside, so placed the package in a wooded area and called police.
We are working with our partners at @NewYorkFBI & @WestCtyPolice conducting an investigation at and around a residence in Bedford, NY. There is no threat to public safety, and we have no further comment at this time.
— ATF New York (@ATFNewYork) October 23, 2018
Soros was reportedly not home at the time. The 88-year-old is a frequent target for his left-leaning political involvement. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump claimed in a tweet that “Soros and others” paid for the signs used by sexual assault survivors to protest during Senate confirmation hearings against Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
The very rude elevator screamers are paid professionals only looking to make Senators look bad. Don’t fall for it! Also, look at all of the professionally made identical signs. Paid for by Soros and others. These are not signs made in the basement from love! #Troublemakers
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 5, 2018
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