Bomb threat in Philadelphia prompts evacuation of Pennsylvania Republican Party headquarters

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HARRISBURG, PA. The headquarters of the Montgomery County Republican Committee was evacuated Saturday after receiving a bomb threat, adding to a string of violent incidents targeting GOP staff and offices. According to committee officials, the threat came through a phone call at 11:07 a.m. that contained angry and profanity-laced statements.

The incident followed a disturbing pattern of escalating threats, violence and intimidation directed at Republican Party members and staff in Pennsylvania. On Sept. 6, an Erie County GOP operative received death threats from a Philadelphia man who reportedly sent messages like, “Your days are numbered, bitch!” and “LET’S GO FI WILL FIND YOU AND FLEE YOU ALIVE AND USE YOUR SKIN FOR FYOU TOILET PAPER B*ING KKKT!”

In another incident on Oct. 10, people allegedly broke into the Delaware County Republican headquarters, threatening to kill employees and blocking their exit. Recently, on October 17, several members of the Republican Party received anonymous threatening letters. The letters reportedly read: “If your candidate wins…we know where you live, you’re on the database,” and warned of possible consequences, including damage to family and property.

The threats come amid heightened tensions ahead of the 2024 elections. Authorities, including local police, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Task Force on Election Integrity and the FBI, were notified of the incidents. No information has been released regarding ongoing investigations or potential suspects.

Despite growing threats of violence, Republican Party leaders remain steadfast. “Nothing will stop us from working to elect those who will get our country back on track,” said Pennsylvania Republican Party Chairman Lawrence Tabas. He condemned the attacks and called for an end to political violence, urging Pennsylvanians to voice their opinions through voting, not through intimidation and threats.

Tabas’ comments referenced a recent tragic incident in Butler County in which a man died in what was described as politically motivated violence. The increasing frequency of such threats has prompted officials and community leaders to call for increased security measures and broader bipartisan condemnation.