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Far-right terrorists feared to be behind pipe bombs sent to Trump’s critics Hillary Clinton, Obama and the ex-CIA chief
Bombs were mailed to critics of Donald Trump including Barack Obama as well Bill and Hillary Clinton
FAR-right terrorists were feared to be behind mail bombs sent to opponents of Donald Trump including Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
Suspect devices were addressed to the previous US president and his ex-Secretary of State — the wife of another former leader, Bill Clinton.
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They were intercepted by Secret Service staff who screen post to protect the Democrat figures.
A pipe bomb was also addressed to Trump critic and ex-CIA chief John Brennan at New York’s Time Warner building, where he was due to appear on CNN television.
New York mayor Bill de Blasio said it “clearly is an act of terror”.
The wave of attempted attacks was launched two weeks ahead of elections to decide whether the Republicans or Democrats control the US Congress.
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Two days ago, a pipe bomb was mailed to the home of anti-Brexit billionaire Democrat donor George Soros.
Other Democrats reportedly targeted include New York governor Andrew Cuomo.
Mrs Clinton, defeated by Mr Trump in the 2016 presidential election, told a campaign event in Florida last night: “It is a time of deep divisions and we have to do everything we can to bring our country together.”
Mr Trump quickly condemned the attempts - vowing to "spare no resources" in catching the terrorist who posted pipe bombs to his political opponents.
Donald Trump addresses suspicious packages sent to Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama's homes at White House press conference
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He told reporters: "We will spare no resources or expense in this effort.
"We have to unify. We have to come together and send one clear strong message together."
The "rudimentary but viable" devices were sent to CNN's studios, Hillary Clinton's New York home and Barack Obama's DC residence this morning.
They arrived just one day after a suspicious package was sent to anti-Brexit billionaire George Soros.
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The Secret Service says the package was identified during routine mail screening procedures at the Clinton home early this morning.
Hillary Clinton was campaigning for the Democrats in Florida when the "functional explosive device" was sent to her home, but her husband Bill was at the targeted home in Chappaqua, New York.
A similar device was also sent to the Washington D.C. home of Barack Obama.
An image purportedly showing the device sent to the CNN building later surfaced online.
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The picture showed a black and silver cylinder with wires poking out from underneath what looked like black taping.
Devices were also reportedly sent to New York Governor Cuomo and the Florida office of ex-DNC chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
The Secret Service says neither Clinton nor Obama received the packages, and neither was at risk of receiving them because of screening procedures.
It was earlier reported that a similar package was sent to the White House but later turned out not to be suspicious.
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White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a statement: "These terrorising acts are despicable, and anyone responsible will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
"The United States Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies are investigating and will take all appropriate actions to protect anyone threatened by these cowards."
Donald Trump Jr echoed the White House response tweeting: "As someone whose family has directly been the victim of these mail threats I condemn whoever did this regardless of party or ideology.
"This crap has to stop and I hope they end up in jail for a long time. "
Vice President Mike Pence tweeted: "We condemn the attempted attacks against fmr Pres Obama, the Clintons, @CNN & others.
"These cowardly actions are despicable and have no place in this Country.
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"Grateful for swift response of @SecretService, @FBI & local law enforcement. Those responsible will be brought to justice."
The president backed up his VP's sentiments retweeting his response adding: "I agree wholeheartedly!"
Bill and Hillary's daughter Chelsea added: "Every day, I am grateful to the women and men of the United States Secret Service. Thank you."
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